BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, Son Over Terrorism Financing Allegations

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on terrorism financing.

The duo appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on a five-count charge, where they both pleaded not guilty to all allegations.

According to the DSS, Malami allegedly aided and abetted the financing of terrorism by failing, during his tenure as AGF, to initiate prosecution against suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were reportedly submitted to his office.

The agency further accused Malami and his son of engaging in preparatory acts linked to terrorism, including the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition without the required licence. Items listed in the charge include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 live Redstar AAA 5.20 cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges of the same brand.

The court was also informed that Malami had previously been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with separate allegations of fraud and money laundering.

Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the case to a later date for further proceedings.