Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken steps to assume control of a property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Maitama, Abuja.
Access to the residence was restricted as officials sealed off the area, preventing entry into the premises.
The development follows a January ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja granting an interim forfeiture order on 57 properties allegedly connected to Malami and his associates, believed to be proceeds of illicit activities. The court also directed the EFCC to publish the order and invite interested parties to show cause why the assets should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.
In response, Malami filed an application in February challenging the forfeiture order.
In a separate case, the EFCC has also arraigned the former minister, alongside members of his family, over alleged money laundering involving more than ₦8.7 billion.
Despite the developments, a source close to Malami maintained that he remains resolute and undeterred.
