The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a major legal move to seize 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, in what could become one of Nigeria’s biggest asset forfeiture cases.
The anti-graft agency approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking final forfeiture of the assets to the Federal Government, insisting they are suspected proceeds of unlawful activities.
According to court filings, the properties—spread across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna—are valued at about ₦213.2 billion, far exceeding Malami’s known earnings while in office.
EFCC investigators said the assets were uncovered following multiple petitions alleging corruption, abuse of office, and fraud, with some properties reportedly acquired through proxies and linked companies.
The commission also told the court that no sufficient justification had been provided to overturn an earlier interim forfeiture order already granted in January 2026.
The case has been adjourned to April 21, as the court prepares to decide whether the properties will be permanently forfeited.
This development marks a dramatic escalation in the legal battle surrounding the former justice minister.
