The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside key leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous harm.
According to a letter signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, El-Rufai and several ADC leaders are expected to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to answer to the allegations.
The police said the invitation followed a petition received on September 8, 2025. Those listed for questioning include:
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai
Bashir Saidu
Ja’afaru Sani (North West ADC Chairman)
Ubaidullah Mohammed (aka Mikiya 30)
Nasiru Maikano
Aminu Abita
Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini (aka Mikiya)
“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,” the letter partly read.
However, ADC members have denied being formally served with the invitation, claiming they only learned of it through social media reports.
The development follows last Saturday’s violent disruption of the inauguration of a transition committee formed by a coalition of opposition parties under the ADC banner.
The event, held in Kaduna, was attacked by suspected thugs wielding cutlasses, clubs, and stones, leaving several injured and properties vandalised.
Despite the chaos, the inauguration went ahead under tense conditions. The coalition comprises members from an APC faction opposed to the state’s leadership, alongside representatives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Labour Party (LP), and ADC.
Reacting to the incident, the Kaduna State Police Command held El-Rufai responsible, accusing him of failing to notify security agencies ahead of the gathering despite repeated warnings.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
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