The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raided offices and residences connected to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami in Abuja and Kebbi State.
The raids took place on Tuesday, December 16, with Malami confirming the development through his media aide, Mohammed Doka, on Wednesday.
According to Malami, EFCC operatives arrived without prior notice and searched for documents related to Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report.
The former justice minister called the raids “deeply alarming,” pointing out they came shortly after he publicly asked the EFCC Chairman to step aside due to alleged bias concerning the same Chapter 9 report.
Malami expressed worry that the timing and approach suggested intimidation rather than standard investigation procedure.
He also voiced concerns about the safety of his staff and himself.
“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,” his statement warned.
Malami urged Nigerians and the media to examine the circumstances critically. He raised several questions:
- Why did the raids happen immediately after public mention of Chapter 9?
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What legal authority supports a search targeting only that specific section?
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Why was force and secrecy allegedly used instead of standard legal procedures?
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Why does Chapter 9 of the Salami Report continue causing controversy years after submission?
The former attorney general appealed to civil society groups, professional bodies, and human rights organizations to pressure the Federal Government and Ministry of Justice to release the full Salami Commission Report, especially Chapter 9.
He argued that making the document public would promote transparency, accountability, and restore public trust in the process.
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