ICPC Grants El-Rufai Temporary Release on Compassionate Grounds to Attend Mother’s Funeral
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has granted former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, a temporary compassionate release from custody following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she was receiving medical treatment. The news of her demise was announced by family members, including her grandson. El-Rufai’s son, Bashir El-Rufai, confirmed the release in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, describing the development as allowing his father to participate in the burial rites. He had initially called the detention “unlawful and illegal,” though the post was later deleted amid reports of some confusion around the exact terms of the release. Sources close to the ICPC confirmed that the former governor was released on compassionate grounds to mourn his mother and attend her funeral arrangements. Her remains are expected to be f...