*Photo: Abubakar Malami (SAN)*
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was held overnight by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as investigators deepened their probe into 46 bank accounts reportedly connected to him.
EFCC is said to be probing him on alleged terrorism financing and corruption.
He was still in custody as at 10pm last night, having failed to meet bail conditions.
The ex-minister has also been asked by the anti-graft agency to clear himself of issues relating to money laundering, especially operation of suspicious accounts.
The EFCC’s ongoing investigation is said to cover several financial dealings during his tenure, including issues surrounding forfeited assets, judgment debt payments, the cancellation of the Ajaokuta Steel concession, and the management of recovered Abacha loot.
Although Malami has dismissed the allegations as baseless, the EFCC has insisted that inquiries are still in progress.