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MalamiTerrorCase2026 as Federal High Court Abuja adjourns trial of ex-AGF Abubakar Malami and son Abdulaziz over alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession.
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, adjourned the case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms to April 15 and 16, 2026.
The matter came up before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, with both defendants present in court.
During proceedings, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, appearing for the prosecution, informed the court that he had only received instructions to take over the case on Monday and needed time to confer with witnesses.
Counsel to the defendants, Shuaibu Arua, SAN, did not oppose the application.
Justice Abdulmalik subsequently granted the request and adjourned the matter for trial on the new dates.
DSS Charges and Allegations
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned Malami and his son on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.
In the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, the DSS accused Malami of failing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were allegedly forwarded to him while serving as AGF and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of keeping firearms without lawful authority at their residence in Gesse Phase II, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Details of the Charges
Count one alleged that Malami knowingly abetted terrorism financing by refusing to prosecute alleged financiers, contrary to Section 26(2) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Counts two to five accused Malami and Abdulaziz of unlawful possession of a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges, offences punishable under the Terrorism Act and the Firearms Act, 2004.
The DSS handed over the case to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation on March 4, when the trial was initially scheduled to begin.
