PROTESTS ERUPT AT EFCC HEADQUARTERS AS EL-RUFAI SUPPORTERS CLASH WITH SECURITY

Tensions escalated at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday when supporters of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, reportedly clashed with security forces.Tear gas was reportedly deployed to disperse the crowd after hundreds of protesters gathered at the premises. Video footage obtained by our reporter shows protesters shouting, “We will come back; when it clears, we will come back,” signaling their determination to return despite the disruption.El-Rufai had arrived at the EFCC earlier with his supporters, following reports of an attempted arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport last Thursday. The protest highlights rising tensions surrounding ongoing investigations and the heightened political atmosphere in Nigeria.Observers note that such gatherings reflect the public’s increasing engagement with anti-corruption efforts and the sensitive nature of high-profile cases involving prominent political figures.