The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, bail in the sum of N200 million each over allegations of terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while delivering her ruling on their separate bail applications, stated that the primary purpose of bail is to ensure defendants appear for trial. She consequently admitted both men to bail with two sureties each in the same amount.
The court directed that one of the sureties must possess a developed property in Maitama or Asokoro, Abuja, and submit the title documents to the Deputy Chief Registrar. The sureties are also required to swear to affidavits of means and provide two recent passport photographs.
Malami and his son were ordered to deposit their international passports and passport photographs with the court. Pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions, they are to remain at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The case was adjourned until March 4 for the commencement of trial.
The Department of State Services arraigned the duo on a five-count charge involving alleged terrorism financing, preparatory acts linked to terrorism, and unlawful possession of firearms. They had pleaded not guilty at a previous hearing.
At Friday’s session, A.U. Igwe represented the prosecution, while J.B. Daudu, SAN, appeared for the defence. Daudu informed the court that he filed identical bail applications for his clients and urged the judge to grant them liberal terms.
The prosecution told the court it had forwarded the case file to the Department of Public Prosecution and requested a trial date.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, the DSS alleged that while serving as AGF and Minister of Justice in November 2022, Malami knowingly aided terrorism financing by failing to prosecute certain suspected financiers whose files were sent to his office.
The agency further claimed that in December 2025, Malami and Abdulaziz engaged in conduct preparatory to terrorism by allegedly possessing a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges at their residence in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
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