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.
El-Rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, confirmed the development in a post on X, stating that ICPC officials visited the Aso Drive residence earlier in the day.
The search is reportedly linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct during El-Rufai’s tenure as governor.
The development followed his detention by the ICPC on Wednesday night after he was released on administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to reports, the EFCC had earlier detained the former governor on Monday after he honoured the commission’s invitation.
Reacting to the search, one of his lawyers, Ubong Akpan, described the operation as unlawful and a violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights.
