Tension flared at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday following an alleged attempt by security agents to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred shortly after El-Rufai arrived at the airport to board a scheduled flight. A team of uniformed and plainclothes operatives reportedly approached the former governor, briefly halting his movement and demanding to speak with him.
Sources at the airport disclosed that the situation created a stir within the terminal as passengers and onlookers gathered to observe the unfolding drama.
Security personnel were said to have insisted they were acting on “orders from above,” though the exact reason for the attempted arrest was not immediately made public.
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El-Rufai, however, was reportedly surrounded by aides and supporters who questioned the legality of the move.
After a tense exchange, the former governor was not taken into custody, and he was later seen leaving the scene amid heightened security presence.
As of press time, there has been no official statement from the Nigeria Police Force or other security agencies clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Efforts to reach El-Rufai’s media team for comments were ongoing.
The development has sparked reactions across political circles, with supporters describing the move as intimidation, while critics have called for transparency regarding any investigations involving public officials.
More details are expected as authorities provide clarification on the situation.
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