Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, following an invitation over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure.

In a statement on X at 10.07 p.m. on Monday, his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, said: "Malam Nasir @elrufai today honoured the invitation extended to him by the EFCC. He had a frank and fruitful interaction with the EFCC officials, whom his counsel noted were entirely professional in their approach and conduct. He remains with the EFCC."

The EFCC invitation, initially issued in December 2025, is part of ongoing investigations into allegations that Mr El-Rufai misappropriated approximately N432 billion in public funds.

The pro...