ICPC Seizes Documents and Devices from El-Rufai's Home

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has detailed the seizure of documents and electronic devices from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of corrupt asset concealment.

The ICPC filed a response in the Federal Capital Territory High Court regarding a suit filed by El-Rufai challenging the legality of the search and seizure, which occurred on February 19, 2023. The items seized include investor account statements, asset declaration forms, corporate compliance records, and various electronic devices such as laptops, flash drives, and mobile phones.

The commission asserts that the search was conducted under a valid warrant. El-Rufai's family has accused the ICPC of attempting to criminalize their silence during the investigation, while the commission maintains that its actions are within its statutory mandate to investigate corruption-related offenses.