Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of forcefully evicting him and his family from their Abuja residence despite pending court proceedings.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Malami said EFCC operatives stormed his Maitama home on Monday and returned with armed personnel on Tuesday to complete the takeover.
He explained that the action followed an interim forfeiture order granted by a court on January 6, 2026, but argued that the order did not authorise eviction or immediate possession of the property.
According to him, the matter is already before the Federal High Court, with a hearing scheduled for April 20, and should not have been subjected to unilateral enforcement.
Malami faulted the commission for allegedly bypassing due process, stating that only court-appointed officials are empowered to execute such orders.
He described the eviction as unlawful and unprecedented within Nigeria’s legal framework, adding that neither a specific eviction order nor court bailiffs were involved in the operation.
The former minister also suggested possible political undertones surrounding the incident but stopped short of making direct allegations, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
He said he would seek legal redress to challenge the EFCC’s actions.
The development comes after EFCC operatives reportedly sealed the Maitama property, deploying armed personnel and restricting access to the residence.
