On Friday, November 29, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) granted administrative bail to the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.
This came after hours of questioning at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja after he was summoned the same day.
Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), confirmed his release in a Facebook post early on Saturday, saying he would continue to cooperate with investigators.
According to him, “In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention,” he wrote.
“The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continue to unfold.”
EFCC summoned Abubakar Malami through a letter dated 24 November and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of the commission’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
“The Commission is investigating a case which the need to obtain certain information from you becomes imperative,” the letter earlier reported by Channels Television stated.
He was directed to appear at the EFCC Headquarters in the Institution and Research District, Jabi, Abuja, to meet with investigators from the Special Duty Committee-3.
“In view of the above, you are requested to kindly attend an interview with the undersigned through the Head, Special Duty Committee-3. This request is made pursuant to Section 38(1) and (2) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024. Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited, please,” the commission added.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which ex-AGF Malami was invited.
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