Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of raiding his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi states following his release of a chapter of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report.
Malami had reportedly released the Chapter nine of the report which indicted the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The Chapter nine reportedly contains findings implicating senior EFCC officials, including Olukoyede, who served as secretary to the panel.
While the content of the release report was not fully disclosed, the EFCC, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by Malami’s spokesperson, Bello Doka, had conducted coordinated raids on the ex-AGF’s offices and residences.
According to the statement, the raids occurred immediately after a public statement referencing Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report.
The operatives allegedly targeted documents related to that chapter without prior notice.
Doka describes the actions as “deeply alarming,” suggesting they amount to intimidation and retaliation following Malami’s calls for the EFCC Chairman’s recusal from his case due to alleged bias stemming from the Salami Report.
The media raised alarm to Nigerians and international community over potential harm to Malami by the EFCC.
“We hereby place Nigerians and the international community on notice that any harm to our personnel or to Abubakar Malami, SAN, will be solely attributable to this pattern of conduct,” he wrote.
Doka further urged the media and public to question the timing and justification of the raids, as well as the long-standing contention over Chapter 9.
He called on civil society, professional bodies, and human rights groups to demand the full release of the Salami Report for transparency.
NPO Reported that Malami is currently undergoing probe by the EFCC over series of allegations including abuse of office, money laundering, and issues related to Abacha loot recoveries.
