By Muhammad Mamman
The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former governor Nasir El-Rufai and six senior members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous harm.
The move, announced in a letter dated 4 September 2025 and signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (CID) Uzairu Abdullahi, directed the ADC State Chairman to ensure the seven men appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department on 8 September. The summons followed a petition lodged by undisclosed complainants.
Those listed include El-Rufai, Bashir Sa’idu, Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed (a.k.a. “30”), Nasiru Maikano, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini (a.k.a. “Mikiya”). The police stressed that the invitation was part of efforts to safeguard law and public order.
The development came hours after police sealed the ADC’s state secretariat in Kaduna, blocking a scheduled solidarity visit by the party’s North-West leadership to members injured in a violent attack by political thugs last week.
At a press briefing later that day, El-Rufai lashed out at the police, branding their actions unconstitutional. He revealed that the gathering was intended to console wounded party members, but claimed the police commissioner abruptly halted the meeting, citing a court order that was neither shown nor formally served.
“He knows what he is writing violates the Constitution,” El-Rufai said. “Even if there is a court order, there is a legal process to serve the affected parties, and that has not been followed. As responsible leaders, we complied to avoid confrontation, but we will not let the matter end here.”
He vowed to challenge the alleged court order, warning of a legal showdown that could reach the Supreme Court.
The crackdown further inflames tensions in Kaduna’s already charged political climate. Last week, suspected thugs stormed the inauguration of an ADC transition committee, leaving several injured and properties destroyed. Police officers at the scene were accused of standing by.
In response, ADC officials in the state publicly disowned El-Rufai’s role in the controversial inauguration, describing it as fraudulent and destabilising.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Government has accused the ex-governor of attempting to undermine peace. In a 1 September statement, Commissioner for Internal Security, Dr Shehu Shuaibu, warned: “Anyone who dares to threaten it, be it Nasir El-Rufai or any of his accomplices, will be held accountable.”
