The Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on February 25, 2026, before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS filed a five-count charge against him, accusing the ex-governor of making false statements, giving false information to a public officer, and other related offences.

Court documents obtained by news outlets show the charges stem from statements El-Rufai allegedly made during interviews and public appearances. The DSS claims these statements were intended to mislead security agencies and the public, potentially causing panic or undermining national security.

Specific details of the alleged false statements have not been fully disclosed in public filings, but they reportedly relate to comments on security matters, governance, and political developments in Nigeria.

El-Rufai has yet to publicly comment on the arraignment notice. His legal team is expected to respond formally after receiving the charge sheet. The case has already generated significant public interest, given El-Rufai's prominence as a former governor and vocal political figure.

The scheduled arraignment comes amid ongoing political tensions and speculation about El-Rufai’s future role ahead of the 2027 elections. Legal experts anticipate the proceedings will attract widespread attention as they unfold in the coming weeks.