Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism financing case against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to April 15.
At the resumed hearing, counsel to the prosecution, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently received instructions to take over the case and required additional time to interface with witnesses before the commencement of trial.
Defence counsel, Shuaibu Aruwa, did not oppose the request for an adjournment.
In a brief ruling, Justice Abdulmalik granted the application and adjourned the matter to April 15 and 16 for trial.
Malami and his son were arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on February 3 on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.
The DSS accused the former attorney-general of allegedly failing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to his office for prosecution while he was in office.
According to the charge, Malami allegedly knowingly abetted terrorism financing in November 2022 by refusing to prosecute the suspects. The offence is said to contravene Section 26(2) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
In another count, the prosecution alleged that Malami and his son engaged in conduct preparatory to an act of terrorism by possessing, without a licence, a Sturm Magnum firearm, 16 live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges at their residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, in December 2025.
The defendants were also charged with unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, offences punishable under provisions of the Firearms Act.
At their first appearance on February 3, both defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The defence subsequently applied for bail, and on February 27, Justice Abdulmalik granted Malami and his son bail of ₦200 million each, with conditions including the surrender of their travel documents and the provision of sureties with verifiable property.
