LunagisthubDrama Unfolds at Abuja Airport: Security Agents Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as security agents attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, the operatives approached El-Rufai as he disembarked from his flight from Cairo, Egypt, and sought to take him into custody.
However, El-Rufai declined to accompany the agents, insisting that he would not honor the request without a formal invitation. Adekeye stated that the security personnel seized El-Rufai’s passport during the encounter, snatching it from an aide.
This incident comes after El-Rufai alleged on Wednesday that he could be arrested by the Federal Government, claiming that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. El-Rufai’s lawyer has condemned the attempted arrest, describing it as a flagrant violation of constitutional rights and an abuse of state power.
The attempted arrest has sparked reactions, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the use of security agents to intimidate political opponents. El-Rufai’s lawyers have demanded the immediate return of his passport, an end to detention efforts, and a formal apology. The incident has raised questions about the rule of law and the respect for human rights in Nigeria.
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