Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, don come out strong to accuse Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for illegal activity. According to Malami, EFCC operatives, with armed security personnel, invade some of im buildings and offices for Monday morning. Dem also carry two people go custody during the invasion.
Malami talk say the interim forfeiture order wey EFCC dey use don expire. Im media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, release statement say the court order wey dem grant on January 6, 2026, na for 14 days only. That time don pass, and EFCC no get any valid court order to do wetin dem do.
The matter still dey before court. The case wey EFCC file at Federal High Court, Abuja Division, under Justice Joyce Abdulmalik (Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/20/2026), still dey ongoing. Court never make any final decision, and no order authorize the invasion and marking of the properties.
EFCC operatives no show any court order when dem dey invade the place. Dem just use force occupy, mark, and take control of Malami houses and offices. This action dey against due process and legal procedures wey dey ground.
Naija News recall say federal high court for Abuja don order interim forfeiture of 57 properties wey dem suspect na proceeds of unlawful activities. These properties link to Malami and two of im sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru Rahman Malami. Court tell EFCC to publish the interim forfeiture order for national newspaper, and give anybody wey get interest 14 days to show cause why final forfeiture no go happen.
For February, Malami file application challenge the interim forfeiture of the properties link to am. The former AGF dey face two separate criminal charges wey EFCC and Department of State Services (DSS) file against am. Malami just come out from custody after dem grant am bail for alleged terrorism case wey DSS file.
This matter dey show how anti-corruption agencies dey work for Nigeria. Some people dey talk say EFCC action na political intimidation, while others believe say dem just dey do their work. The court go decide the final outcome of this case.
Legal experts dey watch the case with interest. Dem dey talk about the importance of following due process, even when dem dey investigate corruption. The rule of law must prevail for every situation.
Malami statement dey emphasize say EFCC no follow proper procedure. Im talk say the interim order don expire, and no new order authorize their action. This na serious allegation against anti-graft agency wey suppose dey follow the law.
The public dey wait to see how this matter go end. Many Nigerians dey interested in corruption cases, especially when dem involve former government officials. The court process must be transparent and fair to all parties.
EFCC no don respond to Malami allegations as at the time of this report. The commission get history of investigating high-profile corruption cases, but dem must always operate within the confines of the law.
This case go test Nigeria legal system and anti-corruption efforts. The world dey watch how Nigeria dey handle corruption allegations against former top officials. The outcome fit affect public trust in government institutions.
As the case dey go on, Nigerians dey expect justice to prevail. Whether Malami guilty or not, the process must be fair and according to the law. This na important for Nigeria democracy and fight against corruption.
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