The Digest:
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have raided the Aso Drive residence of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, just hours after he was granted bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai's spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, confirmed the raid on Thursday night on social media. Ubong Akpan, el-Rufai's lawyer, condemned the action "as unlawful, and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights." The ICPC had earlier confirmed el-Rufai is in its custody "in connection with ongoing investigations," without disclosing specific details. The former governor honoured EFCC's invitation on Monday over alleged N423 billion fraud during his eight-year tenure. The raid marks the latest escalation in the multi-agency investigation targeting el-Rufai, who now faces probes by EFCC, ICPC, and DSS.
Key Points:
- The residence raid intensifies the multi-agency legal pressure on el-Rufai.
- It raises questions about simultaneous investigations and potential rights violations.
- El-Rufai's legal team fights back, while anti-graft agencies demonstrate coordinated action.
- This signals the unprecedented scope of investigations against a former governor.
- The timing, immediately after EFCC bail, suggests deliberate sequencing.
ICPC raids el-Rufai's Abuja home hours after EFCC bail, with his lawyer condemning the action as "unlawful" amid triple-agency investigations.
Sources: Daily Trust, ICPC, Muyiwa Adekeye/X
