Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday took over the Maitama residence of the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
A member of Malami’s family Shehu Koko, told journalists that the anti-graft agency did not present any valid court order.
“The personnel of the EFCC, as you have seen, were fully kitted and fully armed. They said they were instructed to come and take over the property of former minister, Abubakar Malami, without any valid court order, and he said okay, he has given them the go-ahead to do that”
He further disclosed that Malami, who was around at the time, chose to step out quietly to avoid causing a scene with the officials.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had in January, granted an interim forfeiture order of 57 properties believed to be proceeds of illicit activities allegedly belonging to the former Attorney-General and two of his sons, Abdulaziz and Abiru Rahman Malami.
One of the properties located at No. 2 Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street in Maitama, was taken over by about 30 stern-looking security officers and EFCC operatives, who barricaded the house, preventing people, including members of the Malami family, from entering the residence.
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