Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as investigations into alleged financial improprieties intensify.
The development comes shortly after El-Rufai was taken into custody by the ICPC following his earlier interaction with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which had reportedly granted him bail. The former governor had honoured an invitation by the EFCC earlier in the week.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, ICPC spokesperson J. Okor Odey confirmed that El-Rufai was in the commission’s custody in connection with ongoing investigations, adding that further details would be made public in line with due process.
On Thursday night, El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed via social media that the former governor’s Aso Drive residence was searched by ICPC officials. His lawyer, Ubong Akpan, reportedly condemned the action, describing it as unlawful and a violation of established legal procedures and fundamental rights.
As of the time of filing this report, the ICPC had yet to release an official statement detailing the outcome of the search or whether a warrant was obtained.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State House of Assembly had earlier recommended a probe of El-Rufai over alleged misappropriation of N432 billion — allegations the former governor has consistently denied.
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