Date: March 24, 2026 l Reporter: Stephen
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stormed the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, sealing off the property and blocking access to the surrounding area in a dramatic escalation of ongoing legal actions against the former minister.
According to reports, heavily armed EFCC operatives arrived in multiple vehicles at the residence located at No. 2 Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street in the upscale Maitama district of Abuja, where they barricaded the road leading to the property and prevented all movement in and out of the area.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the entire vicinity was cordoned off as the anti-graft agency moved to take control of the residence, effectively shutting down access to the street and restricting entry to the building.
The operation is believed to be linked to ongoing investigations into alleged financial crimes involving the former top government official, though authorities have yet to release full details of the action.
The development comes amid mounting legal troubles for Malami, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General from 2015 to 2023 and has faced multiple allegations ranging from corruption to money laundering and other financial improprieties.
Sources suggest that the EFCC’s latest move may be part of broader efforts to recover assets allegedly connected to the ongoing investigations, as Nigeria intensifies its anti-corruption drive targeting former public officials.
Meanwhile, the situation has sparked heightened tension in the area, with residents and passersby reportedly kept at a distance as security operatives maintained strict control of the environment.
The action also raises fresh legal and political questions, particularly regarding due process and the circumstances under which the property was sealed, as similar enforcement measures in the past have triggered public debate and legal challenges.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from Malami or his legal representatives regarding the EFCC’s actions.
The unfolding development adds a new layer to Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, with many observers closely watching how the case progresses and what it could mean for accountability among high-ranking former government officials.