Bello El-Rufai, a House of Representatives member and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumours of an EFCC raid uncovering massive cash and drugs at his residence in Kaduna.
Reports circulating claimed that $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and ₦1 trillion worth of drugs were found at his home.
The false report read:
Breaking News:
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The discovery was made after the EFCC conducted a surprise raid on the residence of the son of a former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, without prior notification. During the operation, a violent confrontation erupted between EFCC police personnel and the private security team guarding the property.
The shootout tragically resulted in the loss of at least two EFCC officers. This incident underscores the high-stakes nature of the investigation and the resistance faced by the authorities in their efforts to uncover and seize the alleged illicit assets.
In a statement, Bello clarified he does not own a separate property in Kaduna, only the family house in Unguwar Sarki, where he has lived since birth.
He described the allegations as false, aimed at discrediting him and spreading confusion.
Bello reaffirmed his commitment to representing Kaduna North and warned that those behind the rumours would face legal consequences.
He said in a tweet:
“My attention has been drawn to a malicious and entirely fabricated report making rounds on social media, falsely alleging a raid on my residence in Kaduna by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“This baseless claim, accompanied by a recycled image from a separate and unrelated incidents in 2017 and 2022, is nothing but a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, tarnish my reputation, and sow confusion.
“On a lighter note, the people I represent know what will happen if I was blessed with such figures. For those sponsoring these ignorant attacks, I assure you that we will continue to serve the people and we will continue to enjoy how it annoys you. Quality, frank and honest representation is here to stay in Kaduna North.
“No raid whatsoever has occurred at my residence in Kaduna or anywhere else. I was in the Chamber today with my colleagues. Additionally, I do not have a residence in Kaduna. Our family home is in Unguwar Sarki and that is where I stay when I visit Kaduna. That has been my home since I was born.
“The image being circulated as evidence of this supposed event were originally published in April 2017 and on November 2022
“These allegations are not only false but also a calculated effort to undermine my credibility and distract from my public service. I strongly condemn the use of fake news to manipulate public perception and instigate discord. The attempt to connect me to illicit activities through unfounded allegations is not only defamatory but an affront to the principles of justice and fairness. As a result, my legal team will be taking legal action against the publications involved. The money they pay for their lies will go to good use in Kaduna North.”
The anti-graft agency also debunked the report saying:
“This piece of news quoted above is a false narrative of the activities of the EFCC. Members of the public are enjoined to ignore it.”
