Court Grants El-Rufai ₦100m Bail With Strict Conditions

Court grants El-Rufai ₦100m bail with strict conditions A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai in the sum of ₦100 million, setting out stringent conditions he must meet before he can be released. Delivering the ruling, Justice Abdulmalik ordered that the defendant must fulfill several strict requirements as part of the bail arrangement, warning that failure to comply would result in immediate revocation of the bail. The court directed that El-Rufai must provide a credible surety who meets strict eligibility criteria, alongside documentation confirming financial capacity and property ownership within Abuja. The surety is also required to submit sworn affidavits, verification letters, and other supporting documents to the court registry. As part of the conditions, the court further ordered that the defendant deposit all valid international passports with the court and comply with additional monitoring requirements pending the conclusion of the case. Justice Abdulmalik also instructed that the surety must reside in designated high-brow districts of Abuja and provide proof of employment, tax compliance, and salary history, all verified through appropriate authorities and financial institutions. The ruling additionally imposed ongoing reporting obligations on the defendant, requiring regular appearance before relevant security authorities until the matter is fully determined. The conditions were described by the court as necessary to ensure compliance with bail terms and to guarantee the defendant’s availability for trial.