Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in what marks the latest development in an ongoing investigation into his administration.
The development was disclosed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a post on his verified X handle, stating that the Aso Drive residence of the former governor was searched by the anti-graft agency.
The search comes as El-Rufai remains in the custody of the ICPC in Abuja over an investigation into the management of Kaduna State’s finances during his eight-year tenure from 2015 to 2023.
Reacting to the operation, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, condemned the action, describing it as unlawful and a violation of established legal procedures and fundamental rights. He did not immediately state whether the legal team would challenge the search in court or confirm if any items were taken from the property.
The development represents another twist in the expanding scrutiny of the former governor’s administration, as both the ICPC and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly engaged him over alleged financial improprieties during his time in office.
Attempts to obtain an immediate response from the ICPC regarding the reported search were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
