Court Adjourns Former AGF Abubakar Malami’s Terrorism Trial To March 10

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the terrorism trial involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026.

The adjournment followed a request from the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, who said the prosecution needed more time to review the case. The matter was recently transferred from the Department of State Services (DSS) to the DPP’s office, and Oyedepo explained that the prosecution required additional time to study the file thoroughly.

Defence counsel, Adedayo Adedeji, did not oppose the request but warned that the court should strike out the case if the prosecution fails to begin the trial on the next hearing, alleging that the case had not been diligently prosecuted.

Presiding Judge Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment and directed the prosecution to open its case when the trial resumes on March 10.