Probe: EFCC detains ex-AGF Malami

Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him.

A senior EFCC official, who confirmed the development on Tuesday, said the former minister would remain in custody until he fulfils the requirements.

“We arrested him for not meeting his bail conditions and he will remain in our custody until he meets those conditions,” the official said.

Another EFCC source also confirmed Malami’s detention, noting that he is being investigated for multiple offences.“He is presently in our custody. He was initially granted bail but did not meet the conditions. The offences against him are many. Presently, we are investigating him for 18 different offences. Some of them are money laundering, abuse of office and terrorism financing. We cannot put a figure to the amount involved now because we keep uncovering some of the deals as we investigate,” the source said. Punch