EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

ANAMBRA POLICE RECEIVES AN ALLEGED MURDER SUSPECT FROM THE MILITARY OVER ROAD AMBUSH ATTACK IN URUM: INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR OTHER SUSPECTS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE RECEIVES AN ALLEGED MURDER SUSPECT FROM THE MILITARY OVER ROAD AMBUSH ATTACK IN URUM: INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR OTHER SUSPECTS


The Anambra State Police Command on 5th February 2026 received a 52-year old male suspect, Ndibe Jude Onyenwe, from operatives of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army Cantonment Onitsha, in connection with an ongoing investigation involving conspiracy, attempted kidnapping, grievous bullet injuries, and murder in Urum.


The suspect is alleged to have conspired with one Felix Godwin and other persons currently at large to sponsor armed men for a violent ambush along the road in Urum, targeting unsuspecting members of the public.


During interrogation, Ndibe Jude Onyenwe reportedly confessed that Felix Godwin allegedly paid the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦500,000) through an Access Bank account to hire four gunmen from Ayamelum Local Government Area, alongside one Emeka (surname unknown) from Urum Community, who reportedly led the attack. He also stated that Felix mobilized him with the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦350,000) for the purchase of four packets of cartridges used in the operation.


During the deadly ambush, six persons sustained serious bullet injuries.


The suspect is currently undergoing further interrogation as investigations continue. Meanwhile, the Command has intensified efforts to apprehend other suspects still at large.


The Anambra State Police Command assures the public that further developments will be communicated in due course. The Command equally reiterates its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that justice is served.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


19th February, 2026

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