The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has outlined fresh details in its investigation of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying it recovered electronic equipment allegedly capable of intercepting communications as well as classified security documents from his Abuja residence.
In court filings before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the anti-graft agency insisted that the former governor is being lawfully detained under a remand order issued by a Magistrate Court in Bwari, FCT.
The 14-day detention order, granted on February 19, 2026, is set to expire on March 5.
According to an affidavit deposed to by ICPC Litigation Officer David Efuk, investigators executed a search warrant on February 19, 2026, at el-Rufai’s residence located at No. 12 Mambila Street, Aso Drive, Asokoro District, Abuja.
The commission stated that the search was conducted in the presence of his wife, Hadiza Isma el-Rufai, and his son, Hon. Mohammed Bello el-Rufai.
During the operation, officials allegedly retrieved “sensitive security documents capable of compromising national security” and electronic magnetic devices said to be capable of tapping telephone conversations.
ICPC further claimed that el-Rufai declined to grant consent for investigators to access the devices recovered.
“During the search operations, the commission retrieved electronic magnetic equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations.
“He was asked to give consent to enable the commission access the equipment, but he refused. A copy of the consent form is attached and marked Exhibit ICPC 5.
“The search also retrieved sensitive security documents of various security agencies of the government.”
The agency also alleged that the former governor is intimidating potential witnesses, stating that one such individual has formally sought protection.
