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EFCC Seizes Malami’s Abuja Home Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Published by Samuel Ayomide on March 26th, 2026.

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawfully evicting him and his family from their Abuja residence, despite ongoing court proceedings over the property.

Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, Malami claimed that EFCC operatives stormed his Maitama home on Monday and returned the following day with armed personnel to enforce a takeover. “Without further recourse to the court, without an order to seal my property, and without any authorization to evict my family, the EFCC forcefully took possession of our home,” he stated.

Malami identified the property as his family residence at No. 2 Koronakh Close, off Amazon Street, Maitama, and said the eviction followed an interim forfeiture order issued on January 6, 2026. However, he insisted the order did not authorize immediate occupation or eviction of the premises.

He criticized the commission for allegedly bypassing due process, stressing that execution of court orders is a responsibility reserved for judicial authorities, not litigating parties. “The forceful eviction and takeover are legally unprecedented in Nigeria. Court processes exist to ensure fairness, and the EFCC’s action undermines this principle,” Malami said.

The former AGF also suggested possible political undertones, noting that the eviction occurred shortly after his release from detention amid heightened political activity. While he stopped short of labeling the action a vendetta, he indicated that the timing could invite speculation of political interference.

Malami confirmed that he had challenged the forfeiture order before the Federal High Court, with hearings adjourned to April 20, 2026, and pledged to pursue legal remedies against the EFCC’s intervention.

According to reports by The PUNCH, EFCC operatives, reportedly led by Folarin Dare, arrived in multiple buses dressed in red and black jackets and heavily armed, barricading the road to Malami’s residence during the operation.

The controversy has sparked debate about the legality of the commission’s actions, with observers noting that enforcement of property forfeiture typically requires the involvement of court bailiffs or sheriffs, rather than direct action by the EFCC.

Malami’s lawyer, J.B. Daudu, could not be reached at the time of reporting to comment on next steps in the legal challenge.