permanent secretary neglect from bailing El-Rufai after threat

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai , has remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a third consecutive day over allegations of large-scale corruption and embezzlement during his eight-year tenure.

The ex-governor is being investigated for allegedly misappropriating more than ₦433 billion while in office between 2015 and 2023.

Sources familiar with the matter who spoke with Sahara Reporters said the EFCC initially granted El-Rufai administrative bail on the condition that a Permanent Secretary and a Director in a Federal Ministry stand as sureties.

However, when the Permanent Secretary reportedly arrived at the commission’s office to complete the bail formalities, the agency allegedly hesitated and later declined to proceed with the arrangement.

It was further gathered that the Permanent Secretary subsequently withdrew from the process after allegedly receiving threats, raising concerns over possible intimidation and interference.