The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit against the ICPC, Inspector-General of Police and Attorney-General of the Federation to October 27, 2026.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date after the AGF’s counsel filed a counter-affidavit opposing El-Rufai’s claims. His lawyer, Akinyemi Aremu, will now respond to the affidavit before the substantive hearing.
El-Rufai filed the suit over the February 19 search of his Abuja residence by ICPC and police operatives. He alleges that the search violated his constitutional rights and is asking the court to declare evidence obtained from the operation inadmissible.
He is also seeking the return of items seized during the search and ₦1 billion in general, exemplary and aggravated damages. However, the ICPC and police maintain that the search was conducted under a valid court-issued warrant and have urged the court to dismiss the suit.