The Abuja residence of a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed this on Thursday via his X handle.
“UPDATE: The Aso Drive residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC.
“Ubong Akpan, Malam El- Rufai’s lawyer, condemned the action “as unlawful, and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights”.
El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, condemned the raid, describing it as “unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights”.
The ICPC, on Wednesday, confirmed that El-Rufai was in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
“Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, is in our custody as of the close of work today, Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 2026. He is in the custody of the Commission in connection with investigations,” ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, had stated.
His detention follows a series of allegations and engagements with security agencies.
