Malami Remains in EFCC Custody Despite Court-Granted Bail, Says Aide

The former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) despite being granted bail by an Abuja High Court on December 23, 2025, his aide has stated.

Bello Doka, Malami’s media aide, described the continued detention on Wednesday as illegal, criticizing the EFCC for allegedly using the media to propagate misleading narratives about the former AGF, who has complied with all investigation procedures and bail conditions.

“His continued detention in EFCC facility constitutes a breach of legal procedures and a blatant abuse of office by the commission, who are expected to respect and comply with court orders,” Doka said.

He added, “His continued detention puts the commission in a position of parading itself above the law when no Nigerian is above the law.”

Doka further argued that keeping Malami in custody after a competent court granted him bail violates his fundamental human rights. He warned that the EFCC’s alleged disobedience of a court order could undermine democracy and raise doubts about the commission’s ability to deliver justice impartially.

“Nigerians and the international community should know that the commission chased away the bailiff who delivered the court order and continues to detain Malami in arrant disobedience to the court,” he said.

He called on the EFCC to formally arraign Malami before a competent court and cease the alleged media trial and dissemination of false narratives.

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