Full list: EFCC secures forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully obtained a final forfeiture order for 48 properties connected to Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the assets were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, as the EFCC had established that they were not acquired from legitimate income sources.

The extensive list of forfeited assets includes Rayhaan University in Kebbi State, encompassing its campuses, vice-chancellor's residence, and radio station. Numerous luxury buildings and hotels across Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi states are also affected, such as Meethaq Hotels, Harmonia Hotels, commercial plazas, residential estates, warehouses, filling stations, and large parcels of land.

Further included in the forfeiture are Rayhaan Agro Allied Factory, assets at Azbir Arena (including a hotel, printing press, and pharmacy), Al-Afiya Energy tanker garage, Rayhaan Security House, an unfinished plaza, Amasdul Oil and Gas filling station structure, and Zeennoor Hotel and Mosque in Kano.

The legal process began with an interim forfeiture order granted in January 2026. Following public notices inviting objections, Malami and 14 other respondents, primarily family members and associates, challenged the order. They questioned the court's jurisdiction and argued against the permanent forfeiture. However, after hearing arguments, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the respondents failed to provide evidence of legitimate sources for the funds used to acquire the properties, thus discharging the burden of proof required of them.