The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
Malami confirmed his release in a Facebook post early Saturday, thanking God and saying he would continue cooperating with investigators.
“I give glory to Allah for His divine intervention.
The engagement was successful and I am eventually released… the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold,”
he wrote.
Why Malami Was Invited
On Friday, the EFCC invited the former minister for questioning through a letter dated 24 November and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
According to the letter, the commission is investigating a case in which Malami’s input was considered necessary, though the EFCC did not publicly disclose the specific allegations.
He was instructed to appear before investigators from the Special Duty Committee-3 at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
“This request is made pursuant to Section 38(1) and (2) of the EFCC Act, 2024.
Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited,”
the agency said.
Malami Says He Honoured the Invitation Willingly
Before honouring the invitation, Malami had already informed the public that he would comply without hesitation, describing himself as a “citizen of law and order.”
“I believe in the importance of honesty, integrity, and accountability in leadership,”
he said, stressing that these values guided his years in public service.
He also promised to keep Nigerians informed as events develop, emphasizing transparency and responsibility.
A Former AGF Under the Spotlight
Malami, who served as Attorney General for the entire eight years of the Buhari administration, has faced public scrutiny over several issues in the past. However, the EFCC still has not stated the exact details of the investigation or the allegations prompting his invitation.
For now, he remains on administrative bail and is expected to return for further sessions with investigators.