Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- A forensic investigator with the State Security Service (SSS) has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai planned to bribe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials and intermediaries with $600,000 to stifle an investigation.

Testifying on Tuesday as the first prosecution witness in the former governor's trial before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court in Kawo, Segun Kayode narrated how $500,000 and $100,000 were allegedly set aside for the illicit payments.

According to Channels Television, the witness informed the court that forensic audio recordings captured conversations between Mr El-Rufai and several suspected associates.

The alleged discussions focused on strat...