Malami Alleges EFCC Raids Follow Reference to Salami Report
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State shortly after his office referenced Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report, which allegedly involves the current EFCC chairman.
Speaking through his media aide, Mohammed Bello, Malami said the operatives acted without prior notice, searching for documents “allegedly connected to Chapter 9 of the Salami Report.”
His office described the raids as “deeply alarming,” warning that the timing raises concerns of intimidation, retaliation, and threats to the safety of staff and Malami himself.
The statement noted that the actions followed a public call for the EFCC Chairman’s recusal over alleged bias linked to Chapter 9, a situation the office said undermines both personal safety and the rule of law.
“We hereby place Nigerians and the international community on notice that any harm to our personnel or to Abubakar Malami, SAN, will be solely attributable to this pattern of conduct,” it warned.
Malami’s media office questioned why the raids occurred immediately after the reference to Chapter 9, the legal basis for the searches, and why force and secrecy were allegedly used instead of due process. It also raised concerns over the continued controversy surrounding Chapter 9, years after the Salami Report was submitted.
The office appealed to civil society organisations, professional bodies, and human rights groups to press the Federal Government, the Ministry of Justice, and the Office of the Attorney-General to release the full Salami Report, particularly Chapter 9, to promote transparency, accountability, and public confidence in the justice system.
Reaffirming Malami’s position, the statement said the former AG remains willing to submit to a neutral and lawful process before a competent court. “Intimidation, raids, and media trials cannot substitute for due process,” it added.
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