El-Rufai faults attempted arrest over rule of law disregard

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has criticized an attempt to arrest him at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. He stated that Nigeria must outgrow its disregard for the rule of law.

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, reacted to an attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This incident occurred earlier, though the exact date is not specified in available reports.

In his response, El-Rufai emphasized the need for Nigeria to move beyond practices that undermine the rule of law. The title of the report highlights his view: 'Attempted Arrest: Nigeria Must Outgrow Disregard For Rule Of Law - El-Rufai'.

No further details on the reasons for the attempted arrest or the involved authorities were provided in the source. El-Rufai's statement underscores concerns about legal processes in the country.

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