DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Phone Interception Of NSA Ribadu

DSS files cybercrime charges against Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications.

The Department of State Services DSS has filed charges against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El‑Rufai, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of unlawfully intercepting phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

‎Court documents reveal that El‑Rufai, during a live television interview on ARISE on February 13, admitted to knowledge of the interception. The prosecutors claim the act compromised public safety and national security, instilling fear among Nigerians.

‎In the three-count charge, the DSS describes the action of the former Kaduna State Governor as being in breach of the Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.

They accuse El‑Rufai of both direct involvement and failure to report individuals allegedly responsible for the unlawful interception.

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