Lawyers to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, have demanded ₦10 billion in damages from the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, over alleged defamatory remarks against their client.
The demand was contained in a letter before action dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to the Defence Minister at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
According to the letter, the minister allegedly accused El-Rufai of deliberately planning the killing of people in Southern Kaduna and sponsoring bandits.
The legal team described the alleged remarks as defamatory and is seeking ₦10 billion as damages.
The lawyers also indicated that legal action could be initiated if the matter is not resolved.
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