The Digest: An associate of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has revealed details of his time in detention, stating that the ex-governor devoted himself to fasting, religious study, and intellectual pursuits while in custody. Bashir Garba Sufyan wrote on X that El-Rufai had been fasting until his release, completed the Holy Quran, read 10 books, and even wrote some while detained. El-Rufai was released by the ICPC hours after his mother's death, having been in custody since February 19. He faces charges of alleged conversion of public property and money laundering.
Key Points:
- El-Rufai reportedly completed the Quran, read 10 books, and wrote during his over a month in detention.
- He had been fasting until the day of his release, according to his associate.
- The ICPC released him hours after his mother, Hajiya Umma, died in Egypt.
- El-Rufai was arraigned on a 10-count charge and had his bail application adjourned to March 31.
- President Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani, and NSA Ribadu have all condoled with the family.
As El-Rufai returns home to mourn his mother, his associate's account of his detention paints a picture of a man who turned to faith and learning during his legal ordeal.
Sources: Daily Trust
