DSS Arraigns Ex-Kaduna Gov El-Rufai Feb 25 Over Alleged NSA Phone Tapping, Cybercrime, and National Security Breach
The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cybercrime offences and breach of national security. The three-count charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, was filed by the DSS following El-Rufai's recent appearance on Arise TV's Prime Time programme on February 13, 2026. During the interview, he reportedly admitted to knowledge of — and involvement with individuals who allegedly — unlawfully intercepted phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Key allegations in the charge include: Admitting to unlawfully intercepting the NSA's phone communications, in violation of Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024. Failing to report known individuals involved in such interception to relevant security agencies, contrary to Section 27(b) of the same Act. Using t...