EFCC Seizes Malami’s Residence Housing Buhari’s Daughter In Surprise Raid

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cordoned off a residence linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday evening.

The move represents a significant escalation in the EFCC’s ongoing probe into Malami’s eight-year tenure as Nigeria’s chief law officer.

According to PR Nigeria, armed operatives and multiple enforcement vehicles were deployed to the property, where Nana Hadiza Buhari – Malami’s third wife and daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari – was reportedly present.

Malami, who held office from 2015 to 2023, is currently in EFCC custody. He married Nana Hadiza Buhari in July 2022 during a private ceremony at the Presidential Villa Mosque, Aso Rock. She is the former president’s third daughter.

The investigation reportedly involves allegations of corruption, money laundering, and suspicious transactions across several bank accounts. It also touches on controversies surrounding the management of the “Abacha loot” and potential links to terrorism financing.

Although Malami had previously been granted administrative bail, EFCC officials stated that it was revoked after he allegedly failed to comply with certain conditions. The commission emphasized that he remains in lawful custody for continued interrogation.