Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have raided the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following his arrest and transfer from EFCC custody.
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have raided the Abuja residence of Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State. The search of his Aso Drive home comes shortly after he was taken into custody by the commission following his release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Earlier, Daily Trust reported that ICPC officials picked up El-Rufai on Wednesday after he had honoured an invitation from the EFCC on Monday and was subsequently granted bail. In a statement issued the same day, ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications, Mr. J. Okor Odey, confirmed the former governor’s detention. “The Commission wishes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is in our custody as at the close of work today, Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 2026,” the statement read. “He is in the custody of the Commission in connection with ongoing investigations.”
While the ICPC did not disclose details of the investigation, it said further updates would be provided in line with its mandate and procedures. On Thursday night, El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed via social media that the former governor’s residence had been searched. ”UPDATE: The Aso Drive residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC.”
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