The office of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has condemned what it described as an unlawful invasion of his properties by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), raising concerns over due process and the rule of law.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, the office alleged that EFCC officials, accompanied by heavily armed security personnel, forcefully entered and took over residences and business premises linked to Malami without presenting any valid court order.

According to the statement, two individuals were also taken into custody during the operation.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after a solidarity visit by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to Malami’s residence, a development the office said raises concerns about the timing and possible political undertones of the raid.

Malami’s office further stated that the matter involving the EFCC is still pending before the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, with no final ruling or subsisting order authorizing the agency’s actions.

It also argued that an interim forfeiture order earlier granted on January 6, 2026, had elapsed after its 14-day validity period and could not justify the commission’s latest move.

“The EFCC failed to present any lawful court order when requested, yet proceeded to occupy and mark the properties in clear violation of due process,” the statement said.

Describing the development as a “flagrant disregard for the rule of law” and a “gross abuse of power,” the office accused the anti-graft agency of attempting to harass and intimidate Malami, allegedly due to his political affiliations.

While reaffirming Malami’s support for accountability and anti-corruption efforts, the statement stressed that such actions must be carried out within the confines of the law.

The former AGF, it added, would continue to cooperate with lawful judicial proceedings while pursuing legal remedies to protect his rights and reputation.

The office also called on Nigerians and the international community to take note of the incident and its implications for democratic governance and justice in the country.