The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has detailed evidence it claims to have uncovered in its ongoing probe of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, including electronic equipment allegedly capable of intercepting communications and classified government documents.
According to court filings before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), investigators carried out a search at el-Rufai’s home at No. 12 Mambila Street, Aso Drive, Asokoro District, Abuja, on February 19, 2026.
The operation, documented in an affidavit sworn to by ICPC Litigation Officer David Efuk, was said to have been conducted in the presence of the former governor’s wife, Hadiza Isma el-Rufai, and his son, Hon. Mohammed Bello el-Rufai.
During the search, the commission reported recovering “sensitive security documents capable of compromising national security” alongside electronic magnetic devices it described as capable of tapping telephone conversations.
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In its affidavit, the commission stated: “On the 19th day of February, 2026, the commission executed a duly signed search warrant on the premises of the applicant at No. 12 Mambila Street, Aso Drive, Asokoro District, Abuja.
“During the search, which was witnessed by the applicant’s wife, Hadiza Isma el-Rufai, and his son, Hon. Mohammed Bello el-Rufai, the commission retrieved sensitive security documents capable of compromising national security.
“The applicant, on national television (Arise Television), admitted to tapping telephone conversations of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
“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 anti-graft agency further alleged that el-Rufai has attempted to intimidate individuals who may testify in the matter. It disclosed that at least one potential witness has formally written to request protection.
“The applicant is also allegedly threatening likely prosecution witnesses, and one such witness has written to the commission seeking protection. A copy of the letter is attached and marked Exhibit ICPC 6.”
Beyond the security-related claims, the ICPC said the former governor faces allegations tied to financial transactions during his tenure.
Among the issues cited are the whereabouts of €1.4 million; 180 payments totalling N2,158,799,199 from a Consolidated Revenue Account linked to Kaduna State’s Internally Generated Revenue account; and transfers amounting to N428,122,180.18 to undisclosed accounts.
The commission also confirmed that an aide allegedly connected to the investigation has left the country.
The ICPC maintained that el-Rufai is being lawfully detained under a 14-day remand order granted on February 19, 2026, by a Magistrate Court in Bwari, FCT. The order is scheduled to expire on March 5, as investigations continue.
