EFCC Denies Illegally Detaining Ex-AGF Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it is illegally detaining former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, insisting that no bail order has been served on the agency.
In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on December 24, 2025, EFCC’s lead counsel, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, described reports suggesting an ex-parte bail order in Malami’s favor as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. Okutepa explained that these claims originated from a press release by someone claiming to be Malami’s aide.
He clarified that:
No court order granting Malami bail has been served on EFCC or its law firm.
The existing remand order by Justice S.C. Oriji of FCT High Court No. 2, dated December 10, 2025, remains valid. This order remanded Malami in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation.
Despite knowing this, Malami’s legal team filed a fresh bail application before another court in Nyanya, alleging unlawful detention. This application was dismissed by Justice Babangida Hassan on December 18, 2025, who confirmed that Malami was lawfully detained.
Okutepa also criticized attempts to seek ex-parte bail before Justice Bello Kawu without disclosing prior court orders, calling it an abuse of judicial process.
He emphasized that the clarification aims to prevent public misinformation, reaffirming that Malami is being detained under valid and subsisting court orders.
This statement comes amid ongoing allegations against Malami involving money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets, which remain under investigation by the EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it is illegally detaining former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, insisting that no bail order has been served on the agency.
In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on December 24, 2025, EFCC’s lead counsel, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, described reports suggesting an ex-parte bail order in Malami’s favor as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. Okutepa explained that these claims originated from a press release by someone claiming to be Malami’s aide.
He clarified that:
No court order granting Malami bail has been served on EFCC or its law firm.
The existing remand order by Justice S.C. Oriji of FCT High Court No. 2, dated December 10, 2025, remains valid. This order remanded Malami in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation.
Despite knowing this, Malami’s legal team filed a fresh bail application before another court in Nyanya, alleging unlawful detention. This application was dismissed by Justice Babangida Hassan on December 18, 2025, who confirmed that Malami was lawfully detained.
Okutepa also criticized attempts to seek ex-parte bail before Justice Bello Kawu without disclosing prior court orders, calling it an abuse of judicial process.
He emphasized that the clarification aims to prevent public misinformation, reaffirming that Malami is being detained under valid and subsisting court orders.
This statement comes amid ongoing allegations against Malami involving money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets, which remain under investigation by the EFCC.
EFCC Denies Illegally Detaining Ex-AGF Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it is illegally detaining former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, insisting that no bail order has been served on the agency.
In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on December 24, 2025, EFCC’s lead counsel, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, described reports suggesting an ex-parte bail order in Malami’s favor as misleading, bizarre, and professionally irresponsible. Okutepa explained that these claims originated from a press release by someone claiming to be Malami’s aide.
He clarified that:
No court order granting Malami bail has been served on EFCC or its law firm.
The existing remand order by Justice S.C. Oriji of FCT High Court No. 2, dated December 10, 2025, remains valid. This order remanded Malami in EFCC custody for 14 days pending investigation.
Despite knowing this, Malami’s legal team filed a fresh bail application before another court in Nyanya, alleging unlawful detention. This application was dismissed by Justice Babangida Hassan on December 18, 2025, who confirmed that Malami was lawfully detained.
Okutepa also criticized attempts to seek ex-parte bail before Justice Bello Kawu without disclosing prior court orders, calling it an abuse of judicial process.
He emphasized that the clarification aims to prevent public misinformation, reaffirming that Malami is being detained under valid and subsisting court orders.
This statement comes amid ongoing allegations against Malami involving money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets, which remain under investigation by the EFCC.
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