{"id":8735,"date":"2026-02-16T16:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakamomodu.com\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:47:16","slug":"dss-files-charges-against-nasir-el-rufai-over-alleged-phone-interception-of-nsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shakamomodu.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/dss-files-charges-against-nasir-el-rufai-over-alleged-phone-interception-of-nsa\/","title":{"rendered":"DSS Files Charges Against Nasir El-Rufai Over Alleged Phone Interception of NSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>DSS files charges against Nasir El-Rufai<\/strong> at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the former Kaduna State governor of unlawfully intercepting phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.<\/p>\n<p>Court documents indicate that Department of State Services (DSS) initiated a three-count charge alleging violations of national security laws.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>DSS Files Charges Against Nasir El-Rufai Over ARISE TV Remarks<\/h2>\n<p>According to prosecutors, Nasir El-Rufai admitted during a live television interview on Arise News on February 13 that he had knowledge of the alleged interception.<\/p>\n<p>The DSS claims the action compromised public safety and national security, creating fear and uncertainty among citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The development marks a significant escalation in tensions surrounding the former governor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Alleged Breach of Cyber and Communications Laws<\/h2>\n<p>The charges cite breaches of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege both direct involvement in the unlawful interception and failure to report individuals purportedly responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Legal analysts note that the case could test enforcement thresholds under updated cybersecurity provisions and statutory surveillance restrictions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>National Security and Legal Implications<\/h2>\n<p>By filing the charges, the DSS argues that safeguarding telecommunications integrity remains critical to democratic stability.<\/p>\n<p>The agency maintains that unauthorized interception undermines institutional credibility, privacy rights, digital security, constitutional safeguards, intelligence operations, public confidence, regulatory compliance, judicial oversight, and counterterrorism coordination.<\/p>\n<p>As proceedings commence at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the outcome of the case will likely shape future interpretations of cybersecurity enforcement and accountability standards.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>DSS files charges against Nasir El-Rufai<\/strong> case now before the court, attention will focus on how the judiciary balances national security claims with due process protections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DSS files charges against Nasir El-Rufai at Federal High Court Abuja over 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