Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, directs security agencies to carry out arrests without proper investigation.
El-Rufai made the claim during an interview with DCL Hausa, where he accused the NSA of overstepping his advisory role and interfering with the operations of anti-graft and security agencies.
According to him, Ribadu allegedly issues arrest directives directly to agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, without following established investigative procedures.
“Nuhu Ribadu just picks up his phone and calls any security outfit to arrest anybody without any form of investigation,” El-Rufai said, adding that President Bola Tinubu should not be blamed for such actions.
“I am not saying the President makes the call. It is not the NSA’s job to call the EFCC and direct them to arrest anyone. His responsibility is to advise the President on security matters. If someone is a threat, he should report to the President, who will then order an investigation,” he stated.
The former governor further alleged that the NSA influences judicial processes, particularly bail decisions, by pressuring judges to deny bail to suspects.
Expressing disappointment, El-Rufai said he felt ashamed recalling his past relationship with Ribadu, describing him as “the most wicked person” in the current administration.
He also referenced the reported arrest of a 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.
El-Rufai questioned the basis of the arrest and claimed Jamoh remained in detention beyond the constitutionally allowed period without being charged to court.
“He is lying, they have not stopped. Even last week, they arrested Bashir Jamoh. What did he do?” he asked, insisting that detaining suspects beyond 48 hours without arraignment violates the Constitution.
El-Rufai added that he fears he could also be arrested soon.
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