Former Commissioner Arrested in Kaduna After Leaving APC
Jafaru Ibrahim Sani, a former commissioner in the administration of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, found himself at the center of a dramatic arrest in Kaduna on Thursday. The incident unfolded when security agents apprehended Sani shortly after he departed from his residence in the bustling Kaduna metropolis around 10:45 am. The arrest was carried out by officers from Operation Fushin KADA, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Allegations and Political Fallout
Sources close to Sani revealed that he was swiftly taken to a court located on Daura Road in Kaduna, where he was ultimately remanded in a correctional facility. This abrupt turn of events came on the heels of Sani’s decision to part ways with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that echoed the departure of his mentor, El-Rufai, from the party’s ranks.
El-Rufai wasted no time in responding to the arrest, attributing it to the unfolding political landscape that followed Sani’s resignation from the APC and subsequent shift to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement addressing the situation, El-Rufai raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding Sani’s detention, highlighting similarities to a previous case involving another former official, Bashir Saidu. Saidu had allegedly endured a 50-day detention before being granted bail, a troubling pattern that seems to have repeated itself with Sani’s arrest.
The former governor went on to reveal that Sani now faces charges of money laundering, a serious offence that El-Rufai argued falls beyond the purview of the state judiciary and local police force. The lack of formal charges or a First Information Report (FIR) from the authorities further muddied the waters, leaving Sani in a precarious legal position without clear avenues for defense or recourse.
Throughout these tumultuous developments, the Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, remained elusive, declining to offer any official commentary on the unfolding situation. The absence of a clear statement from law enforcement only served to deepen the mystery surrounding Sani’s arrest and subsequent legal proceedings. As the story continues to unfold, many are left wondering about the true motivations behind this high-profile arrest and the potential ramifications for all parties involved.
In the midst of this political storm, one thing remains certain – the wheels of justice are in motion, and the fate of Jafaru Ibrahim Sani hangs in the balance, caught in the crosscurrents of power and ambition. The coming days are sure to shed more light on this gripping saga, revealing the intricate web of alliances, betrayals, and aspirations that define the world of politics in Kaduna and beyond. Only time will tell how this latest chapter in Sani’s story will unfold, leaving observers on edge and eager for answers.
