News Investigators/ Five officers allegedly compromised by embattled former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai leading to the security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on February 12, 2026, have been detained and are awaiting prosecution.
Inside security source said at the end of a joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Federal Ministry of Aviation, the five officers have been detained.
The officers, namely: Ayuba Yakubu, an Assistant Superintendent of Police; Murtala Inuwa, Department of State Services (DSS);
Najeeb Murtala, Assistant Superintendent, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS); Musa Adamu, an Aviation Security official ( AVSEC) and Salihu Victor – AVSEC would appear in court in connection with unauthorized access granted supporters of Mr. El-Rufai.
“They have all confessed to receiving bribes to facilitate unauthorized entry into Restricted Areas, to obstruct lawful security operation in an unprecedented manner.
“They have been handed over to Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for prosecution.
“Others from NIS and NCS whose involvement is not criminal; that is, did not receive bribes, but abuse their uniforms to facilitate unauthorized access, will face administrative action,” a statement read.
The former minister is currently facing prosecution over allegations of wire-tapping and sundry matters.
