By Emiola Osifeso
In the petition dated September 8 and addressed to the Chairman and Chief Executive of the PSC, El-Rufai called for a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct.
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over what he described as โunprofessional conduct, abuse of office, and serial violations of the Police Act 2020 and regulationsโ by the Commissioner of Police and some officers of the Kaduna State Command.
In the petition dated September 8 and addressed to the Chairman and Chief Executive of the PSC, El-Rufai called for a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct.
“I am writing as a citizen of Nigeria and former governor of Kaduna State to formally lodge this complaint and demand an immediate, impartial, and exhaustive investigation into the unlawful and unconstitutional conduct of the Commissioner of Police (“the Commissioner”) and some officers of the Kaduna State Police Command,โ El-Rufai stated.
โThis will assist the Police Service Commission (“the Commission”) in discharging its functions under the Constitution and section 6(1)(a) to (e) of the Commission’s enabling Act of 2001.โ
The former governor explained that his decision to file the petition was borne out of responsibility and commitment to good governance.
“I submit this petition with a profound sense of responsibility as a citizen of Nigeria and a public servant who has served our nation at national and subnational levels, including dedicating eight years to improving Kaduna State for all its residents,” he noted.
El-Rufai further stressed that his concerns were not just personal but tied to the future of policing in Nigeria.
“I am motivated by concern for the Nigerian Police Force, which, despite its challenges, remains the primary law enforcement institution in the country,” he said.
He urged the Commission to act decisively in upholding discipline within the Force, insisting that accountability was necessary for rebuilding public trust.
“It is the duty of all citizens not only to support it but also to ensure that the Commission can exercise its regulatory powers to enforce discipline and promote ethical conduct among all police officers,” El-Rufai added.
Previously, SaharaReporters reported that the Kaduna State Police Command had invited El-Rufai, alongside several prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt.
A police letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Uzainu Abdullahi, directed the ADC Kaduna State Chairman to produce El-Rufai and six other party members at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8, 2025.
Those listed in the police invitation included Bashir Saโidu, Jafaru Sani, Ubaidullah Mohammed (popularly known as โ30โ), Nasiru Maikano, Aminu Abita, and Ahmed Rufaโi Hussaini (also known as โMikiyaโ).
The letter, titled Investigation Activities: Case of Criminal Conspiracy, Inciting Disturbance of Public Peace, Mischief and Causing Grievous Hurt, stated that the individuals were being called to clarify allegations lodged against them by complainants.
While details of the complaints remain unclear, the police emphasised that the invitation was part of ongoing investigation activities aimed at maintaining public peace and order in the state.
Last Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that security operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command had sealed off the ADC office located at No. 4 Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna.
SaharaReporters learned that the action came just hours before the Northwest leadership of the party was scheduled to visit the state chapter on a commiseration mission.
The visit was meant to sympathise with members who were brutally attacked by political thugs the previous week.
According to eyewitnesses, several police patrol vans were deployed around the premises in what appeared to be a coordinated effort to block access to the opposition partyโs office.
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