Former Attorney-General Spends Night at EFCC Headquarters as Investigation Continues
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has significantly ramped up its investigation into Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice.
TheCable has learned that Malami spent Monday night at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency as intense interrogations commenced.
Overnight Questioning at EFCC
According to an associate of the former Minister, Malami was formally invited for questioning on Monday. However, his late arrival in the evening necessitated his prolonged stay, forcing him to spend the night at the facility to ensure the continuity of the intense questioning session.
The associate revealed that Malami was cooperating with investigators as he responded to a series of queries related to the ongoing inquiry.
Focus on ’46 Bank Accounts’
The investigation appears to center on a substantial number of financial dealings allegedly linked to the former AGF. The associate disclosed that a major part of the EFCC’s line of inquiry involves the scrutiny of 46 bank accounts purportedly linked to Malami.
The EFCC is expected to be probing the sources of funds, transaction patterns, and beneficiaries associated with these accounts as part of its wider investigation into the former Minister’s tenure and assets.
The questioning of a high-profile former cabinet member like Malami marks a significant development in the administration’s stated commitment to tackling corruption.
