AGF Asks Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s ₦1 Billion Rights Suit Over Abuja Home Search
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is challenging the search of his Abuja residence by ICPC operatives and police officers. He argues that the warrant used for the operation contained errors and was too ambiguous, making the search and seizure unlawful. The Federal Government says the ICPC and police acted within the law and that items recovered from the residence are needed for an ongoing investigation. It also argues that similar cases are already pending before an FCT High Court. The ICPC maintains that its officers acted on a valid warrant issued by a competent court while investigating a petition against the former governor.
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