Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) calls on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to grant immediate access to medical care for former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, who is in ICPC custody. In a statement signed by MURIC Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group says it is concerned by reports that El-Rufai’s health is deteriorating and that he may not be receiving proper medical attention while detained. MURIC argues that denying a detainee access to healthcare amounts to a violation of fundamental human rights under Nigeria’s Constitution, citing sections it says relate to dignity of the person and related protections. The group also demands that ICPC allow prompt medical examination and treatment. According to the reports referenced by both outlets, El-Rufai’s media aide previously raised an alarm about a worsening eye condition, described as swollen, reddish, and itchy, and claimed he was allegedly denied appropriate medical care. ICPC is holding El-Rufai over alleged corruption-related matters, and MURIC’s intervention focuses specifically on access to healthcare during detention.
MURIC Urges ICPC to Provide Medical Care for Detained ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) calls on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to grant immediate access to medical care for former Kaduna State governor Mallam...
- MURIC appeals to ICPC to grant former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai immediate access to medical care.
- MURIC cites constitutional protections related to dignity and detainee rights, saying denial of medical care is a violation.
- Reports cited in coverage say El-Rufai’s health is deteriorating while in ICPC custody.
- El-Rufai’s media aide previously alerted that he has a worsening eye condition, described as swollen, reddish, and itchy.
- The reports state El-Rufai is in ICPC custody over alleged corruption-related matters.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to grant immediate access to medical care for former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in the commission’s custody.In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, and released on Thursday, June 11, 2026, MURIC expressed concern over reports of the former governor’s deteriorating health condition.The group warned that denying a detainee access to medical care constitutes a gross violation of fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.“We remind ICPC that denial of access to medical care to a detainee is a gross violation of Section 34(1)(a)(b)&(c) and Section 33(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which stipulates, ‘Every individual is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly… (b) no person shall be held in slavery or servitude,’” the statement read.MURIC demanded immediate medical attention for El-Rufai and frowned upon any form of violation of his fundamental human rights while in custody.El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody for several days over alleged corruption-related matters. His media aide had earlier raised the alarm that the former governor was suffering from a worsening eye condition, including swollen, reddish, and itchy eyes, but was allegedly denied proper medical attention.
2 months agoThe Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has appealed to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to grant the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, access to medical care. MURIC made the appeal in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement was made available to […] Give El-Rufai access to medical care – MURIC tells ICPC
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