EFCC Operatives Restrict Access to Malami’s Abuja Residence (Photos)

EFCC Operatives Restrict Access to Malami’s Abuja Residence (Photos)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday reportedly restricted access to the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as part of what appears to be an ongoing operation linked to multiple investigations.

The operatives arrived in several vehicles and were stationed along Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street in the Maitama area of Abuja, effectively restricting movement in and out of the vicinity. Residents and visitors were reportedly prevented from accessing the street as security presence intensified around the location.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that EFCC personnel, dressed in branded jackets, were positioned at strategic points within the neighbourhood, while access to No. 2 Koranakh Close—Malami’s residence—was also limited during the operation. The heightened security presence drew attention from residents and passersby in the upscale district.

As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had not issued an official statement explaining the purpose of the operation, leaving the exact reason for the restriction unclear. There has also been no confirmation of arrest or detention connected to the Tuesday activity.

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The development comes against the backdrop of ongoing legal and investigative issues involving Malami. He is currently facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe Malami, and son, Abdulaziz Malami.

In earlier proceedings, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Malami and his son in the sum of ₦200 million each in relation to separate allegations linked to terrorism-related offences. The court ruling followed their arraignment and subsequent legal arguments presented by both the prosecution and defence.

Malami has consistently denied the allegations against him, describing them as politically motivated and part of what he termed a “witch hunt.” He has also maintained that he will defend himself in court and clear his name of all charges.

Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, the former minister reflected on his encounters with various security agencies, stating that he had previously spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS, which he described as part of his personal and professional journey. He emphasized that despite the challenges, he remains committed to proving his innocence.

He also alleged that his rights were violated during the course of investigations, claiming that searches were conducted at his properties without prior notice or his presence, which he argued runs contrary to constitutional provisions.

Despite the ongoing controversies, Malami has stood by his record in public office, expressing confidence in his tenure and reiterating that he has no regrets over his service as Attorney-General of the Federation.

The situation continues to draw public attention as legal proceedings and investigative actions progress, with observers closely monitoring developments involving one of Nigeria’s prominent former public officials.

EFCC Operatives Restrict Access to Malami’s Abuja Residence (Photos)