The Department of State Services (DSS) has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed allegations that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, tapped his phone.
According to the DSS, the confirmation emerged during an investigation into the matter, which was presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The development has added a new dimension to the ongoing legal and political discussions surrounding the case.
Court proceedings reportedly revealed that security operatives questioned relevant parties as part of efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the alleged phone surveillance. During the investigation, the DSS claimed Ribadu acknowledged that his communication lines had been compromised.
The case has continued to attract public attention due to the high-profile personalities involved and its potential implications for national security, privacy concerns, and political relations within Nigeria’s ruling elite.
Legal analysts say the matter could raise fresh debates about unlawful surveillance, abuse of technology, and the boundaries of intelligence gathering in Nigeria. Some observers have also called for a transparent judicial process to establish the full facts surrounding the allegations.
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Neither El-Rufai nor his legal representatives have publicly provided detailed comments on the latest claims presented in court at the time of reporting.
The Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to continue hearing the matter as investigations and legal arguments progress.
