ICPC Raids El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence
Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday evening, raided the Abuja residence of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State.
This follows his arrest after being granted bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
It would be recalled that ICPC officials picked up El-Rufai after the former governor was granted bail by the EFCC, on Wednesday.
The former governor had honoured invitation from the EFCC, on Monday.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, ICPC’s Head of Media and Public Communications, Mr J. Okor Odey, had disclosed that El-Rufai was with the commission.
“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 specific details of the investigation, it noted that further updates would be provided in due course, in line with its mandate and established procedures.
But on Thursday night, Muyiwa Adekeye, spokesman of El-Rufai, posted on social media that the Aso Drive residence of the former governor was raided.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
