Operatives of the Department of State Services on Wednesday took former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.
El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission when DSS operatives bundled him into a waiting vehicle and drove him away, reportedly heading to Abuja.
A heavy DSS presence around the court before the hearing had fuelled speculation that the former governor might be taken into custody.
Security sources said vehicles had been strategically positioned around the court prior to proceedings.