Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of carrying out an unlawful activity by marking some buildings linked to him in Abuja. According to Malami's media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, EFCC operatives, accompanied by armed security personnel, invaded Malami's buildings and offices on Monday morning. The former AGF claims that the operatives forcefully took two people into custody during the invasion. Malami also argues that the interim forfeiture order relied upon by the EFCC had expired, as it was granted on January 6, 2026, and was time-bound for 14 days. He asserts that the EFCC failed to present a valid court order authorizing their actions.
The former AGF insists that the matter is still pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja, with no final determination made by the Honourable Court. Malami's statement highlights that the interim forfeiture order relied upon by the EFCC has elapsed, and no valid court order was presented at the time of the invasion.
The actions of the EFCC in marking Abubakar Malami's properties without a valid court order are a clear breach of due process and established legal procedures. The former AGF's allegations against the anti-graft agency raise serious questions about the motives behind this invasion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission must be held accountable for its actions, particularly in light of Malami's assertion that the interim forfeiture order relied upon by the EFCC has expired. This incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the operations of the EFCC. The consequences of this action, if unchecked, could undermine public trust in the agency's ability to carry out its mandate effectively.
