Nasir El-Rufai Granted ₦100 Million Bail in Alleged Phone Tapping Case, Ordered to Report Monthly to DSS

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has reportedly been granted bail in the sum of ₦100 million in connection with an alleged phone tapping case under investigation.

According to the update, the court conditionally granted bail to the former governor while the case remains under judicial and security review.

As part of the bail conditions, El-Rufai is required to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) Headquarters every last Friday of the month to sign an attendance register pending further investigations.

The case, which has drawn significant public attention, centers on allegations relating to unauthorized phone interception and surveillance activities during his tenure in office.

Legal proceedings are expected to continue as authorities review evidence and testimonies related to the matter.

Supporters and observers have continued to react to the development, with the case adding to ongoing national discussions around privacy, governance, and accountability in public office.

As at the time of filing this report, further details surrounding the court’s decision and next hearing date are still being awaited.