ICPC Recovers Alleged Wiretapping Devices, Sensitive Documents From El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has claimed it recovered alleged wiretapping equipment capable of intercepting conversations, along with sensitive security documents, during a search of the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
According to filings made by the commission before a court in the Federal Capital Territory, the items were retrieved in the presence of El-Rufai’s wife, Hadiza, and his son, Mohammed Bello, during the operation at the residence.
The ICPC further alleged that the former governor declined to cooperate with investigators, choosing to remain silent until brought before a court. The commission also claimed that an aide linked to the investigation has fled the country.
The anti-graft agency said it obtained a 14-day detention order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari , which is due to expire on Thursday. In response to El-Rufai’s suit challenging his detention, the ICPC denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression, urging the High Court of the FCT to dismiss his application alleging violations of his fundamental human rights.
In its court processes, the commission stated that El-Rufai has corruption-related allegations to answer, including questions surrounding the whereabouts of €1.4 million, 180 suspicious payments totaling ₦2,158,799,199 from a Consolidated Revenue Account linked to Kaduna State’s internally generated revenue (IGR) account, and transfers amounting to ₦428,122,180.18 to undisclosed accounts, among others.
The matter remains before the courts, and all allegations are subject to judicial determination.
ICPC Recovers Alleged Wiretapping Devices, Sensitive Documents From El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence