The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, on five-count charges of terrorism financing and aiding and abetting terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms. Malami and his son appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Eze, prayed the court to remand both defendants in DSS custody pending the commencement of the trial. Justice Abdulmalik ruled that “the court is a court of record” and could only entertain a written application for bail. The case was adjourned to February 20 for a hearing on the bail application and commencement of the trial.

Source: Punch February 03, 2026 14:44 UTC