The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Professor Abubakar, over abuse of privilege surrounding a court-approved medical visit granted to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, who is currently in the Commission’s custody.
The Commission arrested Prof. Abubakar over photographs posted on Facebook at 2:00 pm Nigerian time by one of his political associates, Isa Ashiru Kudan, stating categorically that they had just concluded a meeting with El Rufai. The picture posted on Facebook also had Professor Abubakar, Isa Kudan, and three others with El Rufai at a time he was supposedly having a medical consultation.
A statement by the ICPC, said the images and post by Isa Kudan indicated that the arranged medical visit was utilised for activities outside the scope contemplated by the court and the ICPC and was a clear violation of the court order.
The Commission said it facilitated the defendant’s request to receive medical attention under appropriate security arrangements, but the visitors clearly abused the privilege.
Frowning at the development, the ICPC said it has been very patient, professional, and courteous in managing Mallam El-Rufai and other suspects and defendants in its custody. It however reiterates the Commission will not tolerate, under any guise, the abuse of its goodwill by anybody or group of persons.
