The former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has publicly challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the marking of several Abuja buildings linked to him.
Through a statement from his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, the former minister alleged that EFCC operatives, accompanied by armed security, conducted an unlawful invasion of his private offices and homes on Monday.
Malami claims that the anti-graft agency acted without a valid court order, specifically noting that a previous interim forfeiture order issued in January 2026 had a strict 14-day lifespan and has since expired.
According to the defense team, the Federal High Court case (Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/20/2026) presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik is still active, meaning no final decision has been made regarding the proceeds of unlawful activities.
Malami's camp argues that by moving to mark properties and take individuals into custody without new authorization, the commission is bypassing due process.
This development adds another layer of complexity to the legal procedures surrounding the 57 assets currently under scrutiny by the federal government.
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