Nasir El-Rufai’s wife, Hadiza Isma, has dismissed allegations that wiretapping devices were discovered in her home during a search carried out by security operatives.
Hadiza criticized the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, for making such an allegation, describing it as lacking credibility.
In a post shared on X, she stated: “I was there. No such equipment was found. They lie. But why? An agency with no credibility at all.”
Earlier, the ICPC had announced that suspected surveillance devices were recovered during a raid on El-Rufai’s residence in Abuja.
The Commission alleged that the devices were capable of intercepting confidential communications and accessing classified security materials.
Details of the alleged recovery were contained in court documents filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.
In the suit, El-Rufai is contesting what he termed unlawful detention and breaches of his fundamental human rights.
According to affidavits submitted by the ICPC, the items were seized during a search of El-Rufai’s home, conducted in the presence of his wife, Hadiza, and their son, Mohammed Bello.
The Commission further claimed that the former governor refused to cooperate with investigators, opting to remain silent until his formal arraignment in court.
Additionally, the ICPC alleged that one of El-Rufai’s aides connected to the probe has left the country.