Nigeria: Court Revokes El-Rufai's Ex-Chief of Staff Bail

23 April 2026
Daily Trust (Abuja)
By Mohammed Ibrahim Yaba, Kaduna

Bashir Saidu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been remanded in a custodial facility in Kaduna State.

Saidu, who is facing multiple charges, including alleged financial misconduct, was previously granted bail after spending 50 days in detention last year.

Sources familiar with the proceedings said he was taken into custody following developments during Wednesday's hearing, which led to his bail being revoked, and will remain there pending the continuation of his trial next month.

"It is true that his bail was revoked and he has been remanded," a source and also an ally to Bashir told Daily Trust.

Saidu, regarded as a political associate of El-Rufai, had earlier regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions and remained active in political circles in Kaduna, particularly in the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

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