Drama just hit Abuja as Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, lawmaker for Kaduna North, took aim at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over its recent raid on his father, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s house. Watch What Happened.
The ICPC had reported recovering documents, electronic devices, and even phone-tapping equipment during the raid, presenting it as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged wrongdoing. But Bello slammed the report as false and misleading, insisting that the items were taken illegally and that the agency’s portrayal damaged reputations without proper judicial confirmation.
“I would have posted the pictures of everything they illegally took from Mallam’s house in the horrible handwriting of their own agent. Thanks,” Bello said, firing a clear warning to the anti-corruption agency.
He also challenged the ICPC to take formal legal action in court if it believes there’s credible evidence against his father, instead of making public statements that stoke controversy. Bello hinted that he has documentation proving the improper handling of the seized materials and questioned the operation’s legality.
The showdown highlights growing tensions between powerful political families and anti-graft agencies, raising questions about due process, accountability, and selective investigations.
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— Reported by Naijaonpoint Global Desk