El-Rufai Hits Back: Files N1bn Suit Against ICPC, IGP Over 'Unlawful' Raid on Abuja Home
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and others. The lawsuit stems from what he describes as an unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. Key Details of the Suit The originating motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, was filed on February 20, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, through his counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN). El-Rufai is seeking several reliefs, including: A declaration that the search warrant (allegedly issued on February 4 by a Chief Magistrate in the FCT) was invalid and unlawful. A declaration that the invasion and search of his residence at House 12, Mambilla Street, Aso Drive, Abuja, on February 19, 2026, violated his constitutional rights to dignity, personal liberty, fair hearing, and privacy under Sections 34, ...