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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of ordering arrests without proper investigation.
Speaking during a chat with DCL Hausa, El-Rufai alleged “Nuhu Ribadu just picks his phone and calls any security outfit to arrest anybody without any form of investigation.”
El-Rufai stressed “I am not saying President Tinubu makes the call.”
According to him, “It is not the NSA’s job to call EFCC, directing them to arrest this person or that. His job is to advise the President on security issues.
“If he sees a person that is a threat to security, his job is to draw the attention of the President, and he would order an investigation.”
The former governor also alleged that Ribadu interferes in judicial matters by influencing bail decisions.
He claimed the NSA asks judges not to grant bail to suspects who, according to him, were not properly investigated in the first place.
“I feel ashamed when I remember he was once my friend,” El-Rufai said.
“Nobody is as wicked as Nuhu Ribadu in Tinubu’s administration.”
El-Rufai also referred to the reported arrest of former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Kaduna State.
“He is lying, they have not stopped. Even last week, they arrested Bashir Jamoh. What did he do?” El-Rufai asked.
He claimed Jamoh remains in detention, which he said goes against the Nigerian Constitution that requires any arrested person to be charged to court within 48 hours.
El-Rufai further expressed fear that he could be arrested soon as well.
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has pledged that his administration will not yield to intimidation from extremist groups following a deadly terrorist attack that killed at least 75 people in Woro earlier this month.
Speaking Tuesday at the inauguration of a seven-member committee tasked with supporting survivors, Abdulrazaq promised to pursue justice for victims while strengthening security coordination across the state. “Today, my heart remains heavy as we gather in the shadow of the horrible terrorist attack that struck Woro on Feb. 3, where at least 75 precious lives or more were cruelly taken, while homes and families were shattered by the mindless terrorists who sought to impose their warped ideology on the rest of us,” the governor said.
The February 3 assault on Woro community represents one of the deadliest single incidents in Kwara State in recent years, though details about the attackers’ identity and the circumstances surrounding the violence have not been fully disclosed by authorities.
Abdulrazaq said his government is coordinating with federal security agencies to prevent future attacks and ensure those responsible face prosecution. “We will leave no stone unturned in pursuing justice for our people and strengthening security across our state. We are already coordinating with federal authorities and security agencies to ensure this evil never happens again,” he stated. The governor sought to reassure affected communities that the state would support recovery efforts and refused to be cowed by the violence. “Kwara stands with you. Together, we will heal, rebuild, and emerge stronger. We shall not bow to fear or intimidation of any deranged ideology,” Abdulrazaq said.
The newly established committee has been mandated to engage directly with survivors, families of the deceased, community leaders, and residents to assess urgent needs across multiple areas including rehabilitation, medical treatment, livelihood restoration, infrastructure reconstruction, and psychological support.
Abdulrazaq described the committee as a bridge between affected populations and government resources, emphasizing that interventions must be community-driven, transparent, and effective.
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Ahmed Ibn-Muhammad, the Kiwozi of Kugiji who will chair the committee, assured the governor that members would make every effort to connect with affected individuals and address their requirements. “The committee will do everything humanly possible to link up with the affected people with a view to addressing their needs,” Ibn-Muhammad said during the inauguration ceremony. The composition and specific expertise of the other six committee members were not detailed in the governor’s remarks, nor was a timeline provided for the committee’s work or the scale of resources allocated for relief operations.
