By Muhammad Mamman
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has initiated moves to take over a property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
The development marks a significant escalation in the commission’s ongoing efforts to recover assets suspected to be proceeds of illicit activities. According to reports, the property in question is believed to be under investigation as part of a broader probe into financial dealings connected to the former top government official.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that legal processes are already underway, with the EFCC seeking the necessary court approvals to finalise the takeover. While the commission has yet to release an official statement detailing the specifics of the case, the move underscores its renewed drive to clamp down on corruption and enforce accountability among high-profile figures.
Malami, who served as Nigeria’s chief law officer under former President Muhammadu Buhari, has not publicly responded to the latest development at the time of filing this report.
The EFCC has in recent months intensified its asset recovery operations, targeting properties and funds allegedly acquired through unlawful means. Analysts say this latest action could signal a broader push to revisit cases involving former public office holders.
Further details are expected as the legal proceedings unfold.
