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The Digest:

Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami remains in EFCC detention despite a court order granting him bail, his media aide has alleged, accusing the anti-graft agency of disregarding judicial authority and violating legal procedures.

Key Points:
  • Abubakar Malami is still detained by the EFCC despite a December 23 court bail order.
  • His media aide, Bello Doka, described the continued detention as illegal and a breach of procedure.
  • Doka alleged the EFCC chased away a bailiff sent to deliver the court order.
  • He accused the commission of using the media to spread false narratives about Malami.
  • The aide warned that disobeying court orders undermines democracy and public trust in the EFCC.
  • Malami had reportedly met the EFCC’s bail conditions before the court granted formal bail.
  • The aide challenged the EFCC to arraign Malami in court rather than continue "media trial."
This standoff places Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agency under scrutiny—testing whether its enforcement zeal respects the same rule of law it is mandated to uphold.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Media Statement, Court Documents
Tags: Abubakar Malami, EFCC, Court Bail,