Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of carrying out coordinated raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State, raising concerns over alleged intimidation and abuse of due process.
Malami, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Mohammed Bello, said the raids followed shortly after his office released a statement drawing attention to Chapter Nine of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report, which he claimed implicates the current EFCC chairman.
According to the statement, EFCC operatives stormed the locations without prior notice, allegedly searching for documents “connected to Chapter Nine of the Salami Report.”
The former justice minister described the action as “deeply alarming,” noting that its timing suggested retaliation for his recent public position.
“The raids occurred on the heels of our call for the EFCC chairman to recuse himself on grounds of bias arising from issues contained in Chapter Nine of the report,” the statement read.
Malami warned that the development raised serious concerns about his personal safety, that of his staff, and the broader implications for the rule of law.
He further placed Nigerians and the international community “on notice,” stating that any harm to him or his aides would be attributable to what he described as a pattern of intimidation.
The former AGF questioned the legal basis for the searches, asking why operatives allegedly relied on force and secrecy rather than lawful summons or court processes.
He also queried why Chapter Nine of the Salami report has remained controversial several years after the commission submitted its findings.
Malami’s office called on civil society organisations, professional bodies and human rights groups to prevail on the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation to release the full Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report, with particular emphasis on Chapter Nine.
The statement added that making the report public would promote transparency, strengthen accountability and help restore public confidence in the justice system.
Reiterating his position, Malami maintained that he was not opposed to investigation, stressing that he remained ready to submit himself to a neutral and lawful process before a court of competent jurisdiction.
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