Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N400m Linked to AVM Abdulraheem
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order for the forfeiture of N400 million allegedly linked to Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem to the Federal Government. This decision was made after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented a motion to the court, arguing that the funds were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. The court ruled in favor of the EFCC, citing the statutory powers granted under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.
The EFCC had initially made an interim order forfeiting the funds on December 31, 2025, which was published in a national newspaper. However, no reasonable cause was shown to prevent the final forfeiture of the funds to the Federal Government. The investigation revealed that AVM Abdulraheem's company, Mofaza-Mafoz Nigeria Limited, received a total of N122 million from AETSL in 2013 and 2014, which was allegedly used to purchase a luxurious mansion.
The final order for forfeiture was made on March 17, 2026, and was sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. This development marks the culmination of the EFCC's efforts to recover allegedly illicit funds linked to high-ranking military officials.
The final forfeiture order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja sends a strong signal that the EFCC will not tolerate the laundering of illicit funds by public officials. The court's ruling underscores the need for accountability and transparency in the military and other sectors. As the EFCC continues to crack down on corruption, it is essential that those found guilty are held accountable for their actions.
