By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of carrying out an unlawful raid on his properties, alleging that operatives acted without a valid court order, forcefully took over parts of the assets, and detained two individuals in the process. The allegation was reported on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and adds a fresh layer of controversy to the former minister’s growing legal confrontation with the anti-graft agency.
According to Malami’s office, the action by the EFCC amounts to “an assault on the rule of law,” with his camp insisting that due process was ignored and that no lawful basis was presented for the operation. His side also alleges that the raid was accompanied by intimidation, forced entry, and the continued detention of persons linked to the properties, despite what they describe as the absence of proper judicial authorization.
This dispute does not stand alone. It comes against the backdrop of earlier court battles between Malami and the EFCC over detention, bail, and asset-related proceedings, including reports that he had previously challenged interim forfeiture actions and accused the commission of disregarding court protections.
At the heart of the matter is a familiar Nigerian dilemma: the fight against corruption cannot be credible if it ignores the very legal standards it claims to defend. Whether Malami’s claims are upheld or rebutted, the case is already shaping into another major test of due process, prosecutorial restraint, and institutional accountability.
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