In a recent report by Daily Post on Tuesday July 7th, 2026, Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations linked to an ongoing investigation involving the former governor.
The anti-corruption agency reportedly took Abubakar into custody after concluding that he provided information suggesting that El-Rufai was receiving medical treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja under circumstances that later became the subject of scrutiny.
According to findings, the medical visit was allegedly presented to the commission as a legitimate hospital appointment. However, investigators are said to have discovered that the visit was used for activities beyond the purpose earlier communicated to both the court and the commission.
The development is connected to an ongoing probe involving El-Rufai, with the ICPC intensifying efforts to determine whether any individual obstructed or misrepresented facts during the course of its investigation.
Although the commission has yet to release a comprehensive statement detailing the allegations against the medical practitioner, sources familiar with the matter indicated that investigators are examining whether false or misleading information was supplied to influence official processes.
The arrest has attracted significant public attention due to El-Rufai's prominence in Nigeria's political landscape and the wider implications of the investigation. Observers say the latest development underscores the determination of anti-graft agencies to ensure compliance with judicial directives and prevent any actions capable of undermining ongoing investigations.
As of the time of filing this report, neither El-Rufai nor Professor Abubakar had publicly responded to the reported arrest. The ICPC is expected to continue its investigation and determine the next legal steps based on the outcome of its findings.
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