The Kaduna State Police Command has invited 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 hurt.
The development marks an escalation of political tension in the state, particularly involving the opposition ADC.
In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, Uzairu Abdullahi, the ADC State Chairman was directed to produce the seven individuals before the State Criminal Investigation Department on September 8, 2025, to respond to allegations contained in a complaint filed by unidentified parties.
Those listed in the invitation include Nasir 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 letter stated: “This Department is currently investigating the above-mentioned case involving the following members of your party. You are requested to come along with them to SCID to clarify allegations reported against them by the complainants on 8th September, 2025.”
The police stressed that the summons was part of ongoing efforts to preserve law and order.
Earlier the same day, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command sealed off the ADC’s state secretariat at No. 4 Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna, just hours before the anticipated visit of the party’s North-West leadership.
The visit was intended as a commiseration mission for ADC members attacked by political thugs the previous week.
Speaking at a press briefing held at his Kaduna residence on Thursday, September 4, El-Rufai condemned the police’s actions, describing them as unconstitutional overreach.
He explained that the ADC North-West leadership had planned the meeting to show solidarity with members injured in the violent attack. However, he said the Police Commissioner intervened, claiming—without presenting documentation—that a court order barred the gathering.
El-Rufai said: “He knows what he’s writing violates the Constitution. We have not seen the court order. It has not been properly served to us. Even if there is a court order, there is a legal process to serve an affected person, and it has not been served on us.”
Despite their reservations, El-Rufai noted that the ADC leadership opted to comply with the directive to avoid confrontation.
“As responsible leaders, we decided that even though we have not seen the order, we believe the commissioner of police. Because we don’t believe the commissioner of police could be lying,” he stated.
The former governor vowed that the matter would not end there, suggesting a looming legal battle.
“We want to see that order, and, of course, we will challenge whatever grounds to the Supreme Court. This is not the end of it. Other things will follow after this,” he declared.
