The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over suspected proceeds of unlawful activities.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order after an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho (SAN). The properties, valued in billions of naira, are located across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano and Kaduna states.

In his ruling, Justice Nwite directed that the assets be temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible final forfeiture. He also ordered the publication of the forfeiture notice in a national daily, giving interested parties 14 days to show cause why the properties should not be permanently forfeited.

The matter was adjourned to January 27, 2026, for a report of compliance.

Malami, alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, is currently facing an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering charge before the same court.

The forfeited assets include luxury hotels, duplexes, plazas, warehouses, shopping units, residential estates, and large parcels of land—such as high-value properties in Maitama, Asokoro, Jabi, Wuse, Garki, Gwarimpa, Kano GRA, Birnin Kebbi and Kaduna—many of which were reportedly acquired between 2016 and 2024.