EFCC Secure Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami
The Federal High Court sitting for Abuja don order make Federal Government permanently collect 48 properties wey dem link to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik give the judgment on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after she rule say the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prove say the properties fit be proceeds of unlawful activities.
According to the judge, Malami and the other respondents no fit provide enough evidence to show say dem use legally earned money buy the properties.
Among the major assets wey court order make Federal Government take over na Rayhaan University for Kebbi State, including the permanent campus, temporary campus, third campus and the Vice Chancellor’s residence. The forfeiture also cover Rayhaan Radio Station, Meethaq Hotels for Jabi and Maitama, Harmonia Hotels, luxury duplexes, shopping plazas, warehouses, filling stations, factories, hotels, commercial buildings and hundreds of hectares of land across Abuja, Kano and Kebbi States.
Other assets wey court order government to seize include Rayhaan Agro Allied Factory, Azbir Arena, Azbir Hotel, Zeennoor Hotel with over 130 rooms, pharmacies, supermarkets, printing press, mosques, residential buildings and several business investments.
Justice Abdulmalik explain say for forfeiture cases like this, e no dey enough for person to simply claim ownership of property. She say anybody wey claim ownership must also prove with credible evidence say the money wey dem use buy the property come from lawful source.
The case start after Justice Emeka Nwite grant EFCC an interim forfeiture order on January 6, 2026. Following the order, EFCC publish notices for national newspapers, inviting anybody wey get interest in the properties to appear before the court and explain why the assets should not be permanently forfeited.
Malami, alongside 14 family members and associates, later challenge the interim forfeiture order, arguing say the properties were legally acquired and asking the court to dismiss EFCC’s application.
After hearing both parties on May 27, 2026, the court reserved judgment before finally ruling in favour of EFCC.
With the latest judgment, all 48 properties now officially belong to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
