ICPC arrests el-Rufai’s doctor over ‘political meeting’ during consultation

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Bello Abubakar, personal physician to Nasir el-Rufai, for allegedly making false statements after his visit to the ex-Kaduna governor.

Odey said on Tuesday, the ICPC facilitated el-Rufai’s request for medical attention “under appropriate security arrangements”.

“During the hospital visit on Tuesday, 7th July, 2026, at the private wing of the National Hospital, FCT, officers of the Commission’s medical and security team conducted themselves professionally and respected the defendant’s privacy,” Odey said.

“At the request of members of his family, the officers remained outside the consultation room while the attending oncologist was purportedly examining him.”

“The picture posted on Facebook also had Professor Abubakar, Isa Kudan, and three others with El Rufai at a time he was supposedly having a medical consultation,” the ICPC spokesperson said.

Odey said the “professional courtesies” being extended to el-Rufai have been repeatedly abused.

Darius Khobo, the presiding judge, dismissed the third bail application filed by the former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister.