MUSLIM RIGHTS CONCERN (MURIC)
هيئة حقوق المسلمين
Motto: Dialogue, Not Violence
10th July, 2026
RELEASE EL-RUFAI'S DOCTOR: MURIC TELLS ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and
Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday allegedly arrested
Professor Bello Abubakar, former governor Nasir El-Rufai’s personal physician
over alleged false statements.
But an Islamic human rights organization,
the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has demanded the doctor's release. In a
statement issued on Friday, 10th July, 2026 by its Executive Director,
Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group contended that medical personnel are
respected everywhere in the world.
The full statement reads:
"The Independent Corrupt Practices
and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday allegedly arrested
Professor Bello Abubakar, former governor Nasir El-Rufai’s personal physician
over alleged false statements (https://guardian.ng/news/corruption-case-icpc-arrests-el-rufais-personal-physician-over-alleged-false-statements/)
"We condemn this arrest. It is
arbitrary, alien to global best practices and absolutely uncalled for. This
arrest stands in contradistinction to democratic principles. We therefore
demand tthe unconditional release of the doctor with immediate effect.
"Even in war zones, medical personnel
are considered untouchable. They are immune to all types of aggression and
hostile activities. They are solely responsible for care-giving to injured and
sick soldiers.
"Anything goes in detention,
particularly this type of detention. The doctor might be compelled to
compromise, to release information about his patient against the rules of his
profession.
"We are not convinced that the doctor
had committed any offence and the explanations given by ICPC can hardly scratch
the surface. Nigerians need more to be convinced."
#ICPC
#ElRufai
#ElRufaiDoctor
#LetTheDoctorGo
Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Founder/Executive Director,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC).
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