Tuesday October 20, 2026
By SituationREPORT
A high court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a N120 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other respondents over alleged wiretapping.
Sylvanus Oriji, presiding judge, dismissed the suit on Monday, holding that it lacked merit.
The court also awarded N200,000 in costs against el-Rufai in favour of each of the four respondents, the DSS, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
In his judgment, Oriji held that the invitation letters issued to el-Rufai by the EFCC and ICPC to appear for questioning over allegations against him did not violate his fundamental rights.
The judge said the agencies acted within their mandate by inviting the former governor to provide information on issues raised against him.