Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday moved to take over the Maitama residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja.
EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Dare, arrived in about five buses and, dressed in their red and black jackets, heavily armed, barricaded the road leading to Malami’s residence.
All efforts to access the property located at No. 2 Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street in Maitama, Abuja, were rebuffed by the security operatives who sealed off the area.
The development is believed to be connected to the ongoing investigations into the alleged corruption against the former AGF.
It was gathered that the anti-graft agency is acting on an interim forfeiture order granted by a court, which paved the way for the action.
Reacting to the development, Malami described the move as politically motivated, alleging that it was linked to his governorship ambition.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress claimed that operatives harassed members of his family during the operation.
“There were personnel that were fully kitted, fully armed, and very intimidating, harassing my immediate family members under the pretext that they came to serve letters of invitation,” he said.
Malami further alleged that the EFCC extended its actions beyond his primary residence.
“So letters were eventually served, not only at the house where they found me, but also at my other multiple houses and business premises,” he added.
He maintained that he had complied with due process, insisting that the actions of the agency were unjustified.
The former AGF also raised concerns over the timing of the operation, noting that it coincided with visits from prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had yet to issue an official statement on the development.
The incident, however, is expected to heighten political and legal debates as investigations into the matter continue.
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