DSS drags El-Rufai to court over alleged Ribadu phone interception claim

By Ranti Thomas

Fresh legal trouble has emerged for former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following his arraignment by the Department of State Services over claims linked to an alleged intercepted phone conversation involving National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

The case, filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja, centres on accusations that El-Rufai unlawfully accessed sensitive communication tied to national security concerns.

At the opening of proceedings on Thursday, prosecutors revealed that the initial charges had been expanded, with the case now comprising five counts instead of the earlier three.

The development marks a significant escalation in the matter, bringing the former governor formally before the court to respond to the allegations.

Details of the charges were presented as the trial process began, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched legal battle.

Further updates are expected as the case unfolds.

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