By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday took over a high-profile property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja, in what signals a significant escalation of an ongoing corruption investigation.
Eyewitnesses said a convoy of heavily armed EFCC personnel, led by an official identified as Folarin Dare, stormed the residence in Maitama—one of the capital’s most exclusive districts. The operatives reportedly arrived in multiple buses, sealed off the property, and restricted movement around Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street.
Sources familiar with the development said the operation is part of efforts by the anti-graft agency to secure the property for possible forfeiture, pending the outcome of investigations into alleged financial misconduct linked to the former justice minister.
Although the EFCC has yet to issue an official statement detailing the action, the move is widely believed to be connected to a broader probe into transactions and decisions taken during Malami’s tenure between 2015 and 2023.
During his time in office under former President Muhammadu Buhari, Malami was a central figure in Nigeria’s justice sector, overseeing major legal battles and government prosecutions. However, his tenure faced criticism from civil society groups over concerns about transparency in asset recovery processes, legal settlements, and the handling of corruption cases.
In recent months, anti-corruption agencies have intensified scrutiny of former public officials, particularly those who held key positions in the previous administration. Analysts say the latest action by the EFCC underscores a renewed push to pursue high-profile cases, including asset tracing and recovery linked to alleged abuse of office.
The sealing of the property is expected to heighten public debate over accountability in government, as Nigerians await official clarification on the allegations and the legal steps that may follow.
