EL-RUFAI CLAIMS RIBADU IMPORTED ‘DANGEROUS CHEMICALS’ FROM POLAND

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By: Fasasi Hammad

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has called on the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), led by Nuhu Ribadu, to clarify reports that it imported thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical, from Poland.

El-Rufai made the appeal on Sunday via a post on X, revealing that he had formally written to the National Security Adviser seeking explanations about the alleged procurement.

He stated that available information, reportedly from opposition sources, indicated that ONSA recently brought in approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a foreign supplier.

“As part of my duty as a citizen, I wrote to the NSA to seek clarification on reports about the importation by his office of thallium sulphate, a very dangerous toxin,” El-Rufai said, noting that the substance is “odourless and colourless,” which adds to the concern.

In his letter, the former governor described thallium compounds as extremely hazardous and subject to strict international regulations, stressing that the reported importation raises serious questions about public safety and transparency.

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He requested that the security office provide details on the purpose of the chemical, the intended end-user, the supplier, and whether the importation was approved under any valid chemical or defense permit.

El-Rufai also asked for information on the quantity and concentration procured, as well as the measures in place for its storage and security.

Furthermore, he inquired whether relevant regulatory and public health authorities, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), were involved in assessing risks or developing safety protocols.

According to El-Rufai, addressing the matter transparently is essential to maintain public confidence in national institutions.

As of press time, the Office of the National Security Adviser had not issued any official response.