Court orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former minister Abubakar Malami

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Presiding Judge Joyce Abdulmalik granted the EFCC's application, ruling that Malami and other claimants failed to prove lawful acquisition. The EFCC had sought forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N212.8 billion, but only 48 were permanently forfeited. The forfeiture does not amount to a criminal conviction, as Malami, his wife, and son face separate charges.