Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has confirmed that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence despite ongoing court proceedings over the property.
Malami disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing journalists, alleging that EFCC officials initially stormed the premises on Monday before returning with armed personnel to enforce the takeover.
He said the commission acted without obtaining necessary court orders to seal the property or remove occupants, describing the move as a forceful eviction.
According to him, the property, located in Maitama, Abuja, serves as his family residence and is currently the subject of a legal dispute.
Malami explained that although an interim forfeiture order was granted on January 6, 2026, it did not authorise his eviction or the immediate takeover of the house.
He added that he had already challenged the forfeiture order at the Federal High Court, with the matter adjourned till April 20, 2026.
The former minister argued that with the case pending, the anti-graft agency ought to have exercised restraint rather than taking unilateral enforcement steps.
He further faulted the EFCC for allegedly bypassing due process, stressing that only court officials such as bailiffs are empowered to execute court orders.
Malami described the action as unprecedented in the Nigerian legal system and hinted at possible political undertones, though he refrained from making direct allegations, stating that he would seek redress through the courts.
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