Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of forcefully evicting him and his family from their Abuja residence following an interim forfeiture order on the property.
Malami said officials stormed his Maitama home and carried out the eviction despite an ongoing court case challenging the forfeiture, describing the action as unlawful and a violation of due process.
According to him, the commission initially visited the property to enforce the forfeiture but later returned with armed personnel to take full possession, removing occupants from the residence.
He argued that the interim forfeiture order did not authorise immediate takeover or eviction, noting that the matter is still pending before the Federal High Court with a hearing already scheduled.
Malami further criticised the EFCC for allegedly bypassing legal procedures, insisting that enforcement of court orders should be handled through judicial authorities rather than unilateral action by a party involved in the case.
The EFCC, however, maintained that its actions were based on a valid court order linked to ongoing investigations into properties associated with the former minister.
