Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enable him attend the funeral of his late mother.

His son, Bashir El-Rufai, disclosed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, describing his father’s detention as unlawful while appreciating supporters for their solidarity.

The ICPC spokesperson, Okor Odey, had yet to respond to inquiries on the terms or conditions attached to the former governor’s release as of the time of filing this report.

The death of El-Rufai’s mother, Umma El-Rufai, was earlier announced by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, who said she passed away on Friday.

He called for prayers for the repose of her soul.

El-Rufai had been in ICPC custody since February 18, following his transfer from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

On Tuesday, he was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public assets and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, adjourned the hearing of his bail application to March 31 after taking arguments from both the prosecution and defence.