Says his rights were violated

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has vowed to defend himself, noting that he is proud of his actions as minister.

Speaking in an interview where he spoke in Hausa, Malani said his rights were violated by the security agencies, when they searched his house without his consent.

His words: “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.”

Recall that Malami, his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, are facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). But they have pleaded not guilty to the charges.(Vanguard)