Nasir El-Rufai Sues ICPC for ₦1bn

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Chief Magistrate of the Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation. The lawsuit challenges the alleged unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence on February 19, 2026, by agents of the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force. El-Rufai argues that the search warrant, issued on February 4, 2026, was defective, unconstitutional, and lacked probable cause, violating his fundamental rights to dignity, personal liberty, fair hearing, and privacy. He seeks a court declaration that the warrant and subsequent search are null and void, an order to return seized items, an injunction against using any evidence obtained, and ₦1 billion in damages for psychological trauma, humiliation, distress, and reputational harm. The lawsuit also demands ₦100 million for legal costs.