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ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by dre11(op): 7:50am On Feb 20

By Vanessa Onah

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on Thursday conducted a search of the residence of Malam Nasir Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State.

The development was disclosed by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, on Thursday.

Ubong Akpan, El-Rufai’s lawyer, condemned the action, describing it as “unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights.”

The post reads: “The residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC.”

Ubong Akpan, Malam El-Rufai’s lawyer, condemned the action “as unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights.”

The ICPC confirmed on Thursday that El-Rufai is now in its custody.

DAILY POST reported that the former governor was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday.

According to reports, DSS operatives picked up El-Rufai following his EFCC bail, in connection with allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.

https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/19/icpc-raids-nasir-el-rufais-residence/

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by brain54(m): 7:58am On Feb 20*

So what exactly are they looking for...

And what did they find?

Well, what is even my own...the systems they don't change and actually take advantage of - when they had the opportunity to do so, will eventually come back to hunt them.

Na them-them... make dog chop dog!

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by miracle002(m): 7:59am On Feb 20

El Rufai is not coming out any time soon. He is in deep trouble. He will answer for the death and massacre of Christians in Kaduna when he was a Governor.

He thought that as he entered ADC, his sins will be forgiven. Look at how he was leaking his mouth thinking he was someone important.

He thought Nigeria will burn if he is arrested.

It is remaining Abubakar Malami

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by AMINDA: 8:14am On Feb 20

miracle002:
El Rufai is not coming out any time soon. He is in deep trouble. He will answer for the death and massacre of Christians in Kaduna when he was a Governor.

He thought that as he entered ADC, his sins will be forgiven. Look at how he was leaking his mouth thinking he was someone important.

He thought Nigeria will burn if he is arrested.

It is remaining Abubakar Malami

Okay o. 2027 is just next year. Tinubu should lean back, brace his shoulder and deliver the hardest punch he can muster and hope it takes Elrufai out. If it doesn't, he should prepare for his own. It will definitely go round. Elrufai is not new to this and he has never failed to win.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Bizibi(m): 8:25am On Feb 20

Good!!!! I detest this wicked man....... they start acting as god when they are in power,after their tenure they try to paint themselves as saints. They should leave there till next year.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Kalashnikov49: 8:48am On Feb 20*

SW Government betraying the NORTH with so much morale. Hope you will be decisive when the time comes. cool

AMINDA:
Okay o. 2027 is just next year. Tinubu should lean back, brace his shoulder and deliver the hardest punch he can muster and hope it takes Elrufai out. If it doesn't, he should prepare for his own. It will definitely go round. Elrufai is not new to this and he has never failed to win.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Tooreda: 8:48am On Feb 20

miracle002:
El Rufai is not coming out any time soon. He is in deep trouble. He will answer for the death and massacre of Christians in Kaduna when he was a Governor.

He thought that as he entered ADC, his sins will be forgiven. Look at how he was leaking his mouth thinking he was someone important.

He thought Nigeria will burn if he is arrested.

It is remaining Abubakar Malami

The earlier you understand you don't have a working system the better. The vilification of El Rufai is all politics. Yahaya Bello, Obasa and many others are good examples.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Kalashnikov49: 8:50am On Feb 20

They have slammed EL Rufai under the bus. After using him they dumped him

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by AMINDA: 8:56am On Feb 20

Kalashnikov49:
SW Government betraying the NORTH with so much morale. Hope you will decisive when the time comes.

The time is here already. Watch how the APC National Chairman began to stammer on stage in Kano after the abysmal crowd that graced the event began to boo him. Just look at the embarrassment on the faces of the Northern APC governors. These are just early days.

The APC National Chairman, Prof. Natanwe, was confused by the way the people of Kano booed them, chanting ‘ Bamayi, Bamayi (we won’t, we won’t do, during the reception of Abba.

Bola Tinubu is facing serious political challenges in Kano. pic.twitter.com/18vp2EhAtI
— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) February 19, 2026

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Kalashnikov49: 9:07am On Feb 20

Just hold inec to it's responsibilities and be ruthless with the election figures. Even the Courts are complicit.

Just know that the rants of Southern unity is DEAD. SE/SS no send them message

AMINDA:
The time is here already. Watch how the APC National Chairman began to stammer on stage in Kano after the abysmal crowd that graced the event began to boo him. Just look at the embarrassment on the faces of the Northern APC governors. These are just early days.

The APC National Chairman, Prof. Natanwe, was confused by the way the people of Kano booed them, chanting ‘ Bamayi, Bamayi (we won’t, we won’t do, during the reception of Abba.

Bola Tinubu is facing serious political challenges in Kano. pic.twitter.com/18vp2EhAtI
— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) February 19, 2026

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by philipstanley(m): 9:22am On Feb 20

This is just the beginning more is coming

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by DeltaBachelor(m): 9:23am On Feb 20

Hmmm. Okay. We are watching and keenly observing

Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by EyeCumInPeace: 9:23am On Feb 20

No be only Raid, na Rambo.

Tinubu just dey play, until I see El Rufai in Enugu Prison. 😁

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Nostalemate: 9:25am On Feb 20

philipstanley:
This is just the beginning more is coming

Story for the gods in olamide's voice.
Most times these gra-gra from Nigeria government/ruling authority ends with back door nego-2- agreement.

Shout-out to all chess players on nairaland earning great via the game.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by CandyOps(m): 9:25am On Feb 20

Thieves. The lot of them in the public office

Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by asfrank(m): 9:25am On Feb 20

AMINDA:
The time is here already. Watch how the APC National Chairman began to stammer on stage in Kano after the abysmal crowd that graced the event began to boo him. Just look at the embarrassment on the faces of the Northern APC governors. These are just early days.

The APC National Chairman, Prof. Natanwe, was confused by the way the people of Kano booed them, chanting ‘ Bamayi, Bamayi (we won’t, we won’t do, during the reception of Abba.

Bola Tinubu is facing serious political challenges in Kano. pic.twitter.com/18vp2EhAtI
— Sulaiman Uwaisu Idris (@KafinHausaa) February 19, 2026

You will watch Asuwaju finish his second term by 2031

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by ChizzyBuna(m): 9:27am On Feb 20

No Mallam is above the law

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by AMINDA: 9:28am On Feb 20*

asfrank:
You will watch Asuwaju finish his second term by 2031

Is that a prayer point or a statement of fact? I sense fear in you. Where will his votes come from? Well, time is a gentleman.

Two facts:

1) Over 50% of Yorubas do not support Tinubu.
2) 95% of Tinubu's supporters are Yoruba.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by b0rn2fuck(m): 9:29am On Feb 20

How he go wan fight anyhow now, jagaban fighting proxy fight using Ribadu as bait, make him com talk anyhow again .... All these politicians are their own enemy, Wetin we masses know apart from daily foods and knacking people around

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by InvestSmart(f): 9:31am On Feb 20

Hope he doesn't have skeleton in his cupboard.

Kalashnikov49:
They have slammed EL Rufai under the bus. After using him they dumped him

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by ADAMUdaCOWBOY: 9:32am On Feb 20

Beautiful! I swear if I talk say this neck pressing wey these agencies dey do Elrufai no dey sweet me na lie! EFCC, ICPC, DSS, Increase the vawulence!

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by richiemcgold: 9:32am On Feb 20

Too late.

They must have removed every incriminating materials before now. Except his family are fools.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by casualobserver: 9:32am On Feb 20*

Let me see…I know you are investigating me, I am an intelligent man and I leave incriminating evidence for you at my residence.

Then again I suppose, they have to dot the Is and cross the Ts. You never know some intelligent people can act very dumb…..like going on TV and saying they bugged the NSA’s phone.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Wotowotoman: 9:32am On Feb 20

See wetin Cho Cho Cho cause this one. Next time he go learn to lipsrsealed

🤐

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by DMCY: 9:33am On Feb 20

El-rufai shot himself with his mouth cheesy

Nothing but a blabber mouth and a pained politician. He was so pained by missing out on the ministerial post and started ranting.
He actually thought and believed he was bigger than government 😂

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Kingosytex(m): 9:33am On Feb 20

Life can change in a twinkle.
Nasir went to Chatham House to defend Tinubu, Reno was outside the arena protesting calling Tinubu all sorts of names.

Funnily, the later was rewarded with an ambassadorial appointment while the former is being dragged and is about to go down grin

This reminds me of the sinner who repented on the cross of Calvary and subsequently saw paradise together with Christ.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by DMCY: 9:34am On Feb 20

richiemcgold:
Too late.

They must have removed every incriminating materials before now. Except his family are fools.

Even with the removal of all evidence, he still has to tell us how he got the NSA phone tapped or provide who tapped it. Either way, he’s in a big problem cheesy

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Nwaikpe: 9:34am On Feb 20

To find documents as evidence for his crimes, five years after he left office.

Something is wrong with these people.

Temu EFCC.

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Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by 9jatriot(m): 9:35am On Feb 20

When they do these raids, do they ever find anything, or is it just for formalities? Because I do not see how anyone, much less someone like El Rufai, who has been anticipating his arrest to leave anything incriminating in his premises.

If the accusation is financial, you will find more by just following and tracing the money

Maybe it is just a show of power and intimidation, sha.

Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by Incognito403: 9:36am On Feb 20

Tinubu: 10% governance, 90% politics.

He turned all government agencies to a political tool for attacking anyone that calls out his incompetence and wickedness.

When they say Tinubu is a master strategist, theu mean he is a master at winning elections (usually untheically).

The damage Tinubu gas done to use Yorubas reputation. Only God knows how many decades we will take to fix it.

May God help us.

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