US EditionCourt Orders Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties Linked to Malami
The interim forfeiture covers 57 properties valued at about ₦213.2 billion across multiple Nigerian states linked to suspected unlawful proceeds by Malami and family.
- On Wednesday, the EFCC obtained an interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N1241B across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna States, linked to Malami.
- Following an ex-parte motion by EFCC counsel Ekele Iheanacho, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the forfeiture order.
- Among the listed assets are educational, industrial and commercial properties including Rayhaan University Buildings, agro-allied factories, hotels, pharmacies, supermarkets, filling stations, and Meethaq Hotels valued at N12,950,000,000 after rehabilitation.
- Justice Emeka Nwite ordered publication inviting interested persons or bodies to show cause within 14 days and set January 27, 2026 for a compliance report.
- Daily Trust reported some properties are linked to Hajia Bashir Asabe and sons Abubakar Abdulaziz and Abiru‑Rahman Malami, with forfeiture following less than 12 hours after bail and a February 17, 2026 trial date.
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EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture Of Property Worth N213bn Linked To Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, secured the interim forfeiture of multi-billion naira landed property linked to a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The property, which are 57 in number, were valued at N213,234,120,000 and are located in different parts of the country including Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna States. Daily Trust reports that some of the property w…
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of 57 Property Allegedly Linked To Malami
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property allegedly linked to Malami By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 property suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami. Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in the Muhamadu Buhari administration. News Agency of Nigeria
Nigerian Court Orders Forfeiture of Properties Linked to Former Attorney General
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-court-orders-forfeiture-of-properties-linked-to-former-attorney-general/The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at approximately 213.2 billion naira suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Abubakar Malami, Nigeria’s former Attorney General, and two of his sons. Justice Emeka…
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