In a move that’s heating up Nigeria’s political powder keg, the Kaduna State Police Command has officially summoned former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and seven key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8.
They’re to be questioned over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and grievous hurt. This is not a drill—it’s a major escalation.
Let me walk you through the full story, minus the formalities, and why this matters.
The Who, What, And Why
A police letter dated September 4, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Uzainu Abdullahi, directed the ADC chairman to bring El-Rufai and the other named individuals—Bashir Sa’idu, Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed (“30”), Nasiru Maikanu, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini (“Mikiya”)—to SCID to explain themselves.
The timing feels designed to send a message. Hours before, security operatives sealed the ADC office in Kaduna. This coincided with a planned visit by regional ADC leadership, coming to sympathize with party members injured in a violent attack at a coalition meeting with SDP.
The irony? The police “sealed” the place where they were supposed to show solidarity.
What Really Happened At The Meeting?
The coalition meeting of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and ADC in Kaduna was attacked by alleged thugs—identified by eyewitnesses as being linked to the state government.
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People were injured, windows were smashed, vehicles—including one belonging to El-Rufai—were damaged. All this happened in plain sight, even with armed police nearby.
Later, the ADC leadership filed a petition in the Federal High Court accusing police of failing to protect them. In turn, the police began probing El-Rufai, accusing him of not notifying them of the gathering.
The Human Lens: Why People Are Fired Up
Imagine planning a political event only for hired goons to storm in—right under police noses. And then, days later, it’s you being hauled in for questioning. That’s what many see happening here. And in a country where power often boils down to who the police back, this summons reads less like due process and more like an attempt to create fear.
More Questions
Summoning El-Rufai and other ADC leaders isn’t just a news story—it’s a message.
In Nigeria’s current political climate, such police action raises more questions about power, fairness, and the right to assemble than it answers. And until leadership shows it’s above partisan maneuvering, trust in the system will continue to plummet.
