The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and six chieftains of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, mischief, and causing grievous hurt.
The invitation was contained in a letter dated September 4, 2025, addressed to the state chairman of the ADC.
It directed that the former governor and the six others be presented at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Kaduna.
Those listed alongside El-Rufai include Bashir Sa’idu, Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed, Nasiru Maikano, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufa’i Hussaini.
According to the letter, the police are investigating a petition linked to the violent disruption of the ADC transition committee inauguration held in Kaduna last Saturday.
The event reportedly turned violent when suspected thugs stormed the venue armed with cutlasses, clubs, and stones, leaving several people injured and vehicles destroyed.
Following the incident, the police sealed off the ADC secretariat in Kaduna.
Police spokesperson Mansir Hassan confirmed the development, insisting that the law must take its course. He said:
“The command is investigating a case involving some members of the ADC.“
The event that was organised last week was held without prior notification to security agencies, despite repeated warnings.
Unfortunately, it degenerated into violence and led to injuries and damage to property.
”Those invited are expected to come forward to clarify their roles in the matter.”
Mr. Hassan added that the police would not fold their arms while acts capable of destabilising public peace take place in the state.
But in a swift reaction, the ADC accused the police of attempting to criminalise opposition politics.
The party maintained that its leaders had no hand in the disruption of the event.
Speaking through its publicity secretary in Kaduna, the party said:
“This is nothing but an attempt to silence opposition voices in Kaduna. Our members were the victims of the attack, not the aggressors. The thugs who disrupted our inauguration were hired to intimidate us, yet the police are now turning the matter against our leaders. We urge security agencies to be fair and impartial.”
Political watchers say the development has heightened political tension in Kaduna, especially as the state moves closer to key political activities.
While some residents have called for calm, others insist that both the police and political parties must exercise restraint to avoid further violence.
