A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026.
Gatekeepers News reports that the adjournment followed a request by the prosecution, which informed the court that the case file was recently transferred to the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). The prosecution said it needed additional time to study the documents and properly prepare for trial.
The defendants are facing multiple charges bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The government had earlier accused Malami of failing to act on intelligence reports concerning suspected terrorism financiers during his tenure as minister of justice. The charges also reportedly include allegations relating to firearms recovered from a property linked to the family.
At the resumed sitting, the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation told the court that the prosecution was not ready to proceed immediately due to the recent administrative transfer of the matter. Defence counsel did not oppose the application for adjournment but urged the court to ensure the prosecution proceeds without further delay on the next date.
The presiding judge subsequently fixed March 10 for the commencement of trial, directing that the prosecution be prepared to open its case. Malami and his son had earlier been admitted to bail under strict conditions, including substantial financial guarantees and sureties.
