Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed concern over what he described as stringent bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, alleging that authorities demanded unusually high-level sureties before his release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Speaking in Hausa during an event in Kano, Sanusi said the conditions attached to el-Rufai’s bail were “extremely difficult,” claiming that an emir and a senior government official were required to stand as sureties.
“For example, look at what is happening with my brother, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai. He is currently in custody, and the requirements for his release are incredibly difficult. They stated that an emir and a senior government worker must sign his bail,” he said.
El-Rufai has remained in ICPC custody since February 19 over alleged financial misconduct linked to his tenure as Kaduna State governor between 2015 and
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