ICPC dismisses security officer for facilitating unauthorised access to Nasir El-Rufai

ICPC security breach Nasir El-Rufai unauthorised access internal investigation

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed security officer Daniel Stephen for facilitating unauthorised access to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

According to an internal investigation and CCTV footage, Stephen assisted Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai in bypassing established security protocols on July 5, 2026. Stephen reportedly drove Assabe into the premises, escorted her through a back entrance, and took her to the section where her husband was being held in custody.

In a handwritten statement to an investigative panel, Stephen admitted to helping Assabe gain access ‘through the back door’. During the approximately 15-minute visit, Assabe allegedly handed El-Rufai a document, collected a black purse, and spoke with him regarding a court matter. An official noted that Stephen reportedly switched off the lights to conceal the encounter.

Nasir El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 19 following his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is currently facing trial for alleged money laundering and the conversion of public property, charges which he has denied.

Entities

Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai · Daniel Stephen · Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission · Kaduna State · Nasir El-Rufai

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Daniel Stephen admitted in a handwritten statement to helping Aichatou Assabe El-Rufai enter the facility through a back door. www.parrotnewspaper.com · www.nigerianeye.com · businessday.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] CCTV footage captured Stephen assisting Assabe into the ICPC premises on July 5, 2026. www.parrotnewspaper.com · www.nigerianeye.com · businessday.ng
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in custody facing trial for alleged money laundering and conversion of public property. www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The ICPC dismissed security officer Daniel Stephen. www.parrotnewspaper.com · www.nigerianeye.com · businessday.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] The unauthorized visit between Assabe El-Rufai and Nasir El-Rufai lasted approximately 15 minutes. www.parrotnewspaper.com · www.nigerianeye.com · businessday.ng

Sources

ICPC Sacks Security Officer Over Secret Access To El-Rufai’s Wife [www.parrotnewspaper.com]

8 days ago

ICPC sacks security officer for facilitating El-Rufai’s wife’s ‘backdoor access’ to him [tgnews.com.ng]

6 days ago

ICPC Sacks Security Officer Over Unauthorised Access Granted [theglittersonline.com.ng]

7 days ago

The Independent Corrupt Practices, By Festus Olanrewaju Ojo [thepodiummedia.com]

7 days ago

ICPC sacks security officer over unauthorised access granted El-Rufai’s wife [trekafrica.net]

6 days ago

ICPC Sacks Security Officer Over Alleged ‘Back-Door’ Access Granted To El-Rufai’s Wife During Detention [thenigerialawyer.com]

7 days ago

ICPC sacks officer for granting El-Rufai’s wife. . . [dailytrust.com]

8 days ago

ICPC dismisses security officer for helping el-Rufai’s wife bypass protocol to see him [www.nigerianeye.com]

8 days ago

ICPC Officer Sacked For Allowing El-Rufai’s Wife ‘Unauthorised’ Access [www.thisdaylive.com]

6 days ago

ICPC dismisses security officer over alleged backdoor access to El-Rufai [businessday.ng]

8 days ago