Hon Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumors of an EFCC raid on his residence.
The news which broke on Wednesday alleged that the anti-graft agency uncovered a massive stash of 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.
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.
Proceeds from any legal action, he added, would benefit his constituency.
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.
For clarity purposes, let me state unequivocally:
1. 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.
2. The image being circulated as evidence of this supposed event were originally published in April 2017 on Vanguard (vanguardngr.com/2017/04/money-…), and on November 2022 in an unrelated EFCC operation involving a Bureau De Change operator in Abuja (newsoneng.com/breaking-efcc-…).
3. 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 Glintnews and Newoneng.com. The money they pay for their lies will go to good use in Kaduna North.
Thank you.
Signed: Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
Aka, Jika Hanta.
“My constituents that 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 them; adding quality, frank, and honest representation is here to stay in Kaduna North.
“The use of fake news to manipulate public perception and instigate discord, is not only defamatory but an affront to the principles of justice and fairness,” he stated.
He has also sought help locating the person who posted the allegation.
