Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has pledged to defend himself against allegations, saying he is proud of his actions while in office.
Speaking in an interview in Hausa, Malami said his rights were violated when security agencies searched his house without his consent.
He said: “I have spent time in EFCC custody, Kuje Prison, and with the DSS. I believe it is all God’s will and I accept it, but I will defend myself against the allegations. They violated my rights by searching my houses and business premises without notifying me during the investigation. Constitutionally, I have the right to be present during a search to oversee the investigation of my property and to know exactly what is being looked for or taken. I have no regrets regarding what I did during my time as a minister.”
Malami, his wife Bashir Asabe, and son Abdulaziz are facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The family has pleaded not guilty to the charges.