The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, a source within the commission confirmed that Malami remained in EFCC custody until 10 p.m. on Tuesday for not fulfilling the bail requirements.
Malami is reportedly being questioned over allegations bordering on money laundering, the operation of suspicious accounts, and other financial infractions. He is also being probed in connection with terrorism financing and the handling of recovered Abacha loot from Switzerland and the Island of Jersey.
“We arrested him for not meeting his bail conditions, and he will remain in our custody until those conditions are met. He was initially granted bail but did not comply. The offences against him are many,” the EFCC source said.
The commission has also directed the former minister to appear daily for interrogation throughout December as investigations continue.
“Presently, we are investigating him for 18 different offences, including money laundering, abuse of office, and terrorism financing. We cannot determine the total amount involved yet because new details continue to emerge,” the source added.
