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Ex-AGF Malami Spends Second Night in EFCC Detention Over Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering Allegations
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has spent a second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigations deepen into serious accusations of terrorism financing and money laundering.
Malami, who led Nigeria’s justice ministry for eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari, was taken into EFCC custody earlier this week following what top sources described as “fresh intelligence” and “expanded findings” linked to alleged financial transactions traced to him.
According to insiders, the former AGF is being quizzed over a series of suspected illicit payments flagged during ongoing probes into terrorism funding networks and high-profile financial flows under the past administration.
EFCC operatives were said to have confronted Malami with documents tying him to questionable disbursements, asset movements, and alleged proceeds of unlawful activities currently under scrutiny.
Although details remain tightly guarded, sources say the allegations involve:
- Suspected terrorism financing links
- Large-scale money laundering transactions
- Abuse of office and illicit financial enrichment
As of Wednesday night, Malami remained in EFCC custody, marking his second consecutive night in detention a development observers say is “a major shift” given his former powerful position as the nation’s chief law officer.
The anti-graft agency has yet to issue an official statement, but insiders confirm that the interrogation will continue until investigators are “fully satisfied” with his responses.
Malami’s detention has already sparked nationwide reactions, with many Nigerians describing it as a “long overdue accountability moment,” while others warn that allegations must still be proven in court.
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