Nigeria, July 8 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Bello Abubakar, a personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged false statements made during a court-approved medical visit for the former governor.

The anti-corruption agency also accused Mr El-Rufai of abusing the court-approved hospital visit by allegedly receiving political associates while he was expected to undergo medical consultation, describing the development as a violation of the court's order.

The allegations are contained in a statement issued by the commission on Tuesday.

According to the ICPC, the Kaduna State High Court had scheduled 6, 7 and 8 July for an accelerated hearing ...