This afternoon, the Federal Police (PF) is executing a search and seizure warrant at the house of the governor away from the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha (MDB). Searches are also being carried out at the Buriti Palace, seat of the local government. 
Ibaneis is investigated in the inquiry opened by the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Alexandre de Moraes, who also authorized the searches, to investigate the conduct of the security authorities of the Federal District in the coup acts of January 8.
In addition to the governor, Fernando de Sousa Oliveira, former acting secretary of Public Security for the DF, is also the target of searches.
The governor’s removal for a period of 90 days was granted to investigate the alleged failure of Ibaneis and other authorities to contain violent acts in the federal capital.
After the removal, Ibaneis Rocha declared that he respects the minister’s decision and reiterated “faith in Justice and democratic institutions”.
Defense
In a note released after the arrival of the agents, lawyers Alberto Toron and Cleber Lopes stated that the searches will demonstrate Ibaneis’ innocence.
“The governor has always acted in a collaborative manner in relation to the investigation of the facts in question, it will certainly be the definitive proof of the innocence of the head of the Executive of the Federal District”, says the note.
Matter updated at 4:15 pm to add the defense note of the retired Governor Ibaneis Rocha.
