The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has initiated legal proceedings to seize 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami.
According to sources within the anti-graft agency, the properties are suspected to have been acquired through illicit means and are currently under investigation as part of a broader corruption probe. The EFCC is seeking court approval for interim forfeiture, which would allow the government to take temporary possession of the assets pending the outcome of the case.
The properties, reportedly spread across different locations in Nigeria, include residential buildings, commercial spaces, and landed assets believed to be of significant value. Investigators say the move is aimed at preventing the disposal or transfer of the assets while legal proceedings are ongoing.
While the EFCC has not released full details of the case, officials insist that the action is in line with its mandate to combat financial crimes and recover stolen public funds.
There has been no official response from Malami at the time of filing this report. However, legal experts note that he retains the right to challenge the forfeiture process in court.
The development marks one of the high-profile asset recovery efforts by the EFCC in recent times, as the agency intensifies its crackdown on alleged corruption and abuse of office.
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