El-Rufai’s Finance Commissioner Arrested at Lagos Airport

El-Rufai’s finance commissioner has been arrested at Lagos airport. Discover the reasons behind the arrest and latest updates on the case.

On Sunday, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) apprehended Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada at Lagos airport. Bada previously served as the Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General in Kaduna State during Nasir el-Rufai’s tenure.

It was reported that Bada attempted to flee the country, giving rise to suspicions of an endeavor to avoid investigations concerning corruption.

Bada’s movements were being closely monitored by the ICPC due to intelligence reports that indicated she may intend to escape prosecution for the allegations made against her.

Several officials who served under former Governor el-Rufai are now being investigated for financial misconduct, and her arrest is a part of this broader probe.

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El-Rufai has been accused by the Kaduna State House of Assembly of misappropriating a sum totaling ₦423 billion from the state’s treasury.

While the precise allegations against Bada remain undisclosed, it is suspected that they pertain to notable financial anomalies and possible misappropriation.

As the investigation progresses, more revelations are anticipated as part of a wider attempt to reveal the extent of corruption within el-Rufai’s administration.