DSS Rearrests Abdulaziz Malami After Father Attempts to Circumvent Bail Process
Abdulaziz, son of former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, has been rearrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following his father’s attempt to secure his release outside standard procedures. The incident unfolded on Friday when Federal High Court bailiffs arrived at the prison with fully processed bail documents to facilitate Abdulaziz’s release. Sources said Malami allegedly requested that his son be quietly removed from the facility, sidestepping the usual formalities. Security officials, who had already placed the prison under heightened surveillance, were reportedly monitoring all movements in and out of the centre after receiving intelligence of efforts to arrange a discreet release. DSS operatives stationed around the prison screened every vehicle leaving the premises, intercepting and rearresting Abdulaziz shortly after he was handed over to those managing his release. A source privy to the matter said, “The bailiffs brought all the necessary papers on Friday, but Malami refused to follow proper procedures and wanted his son snuck out. The DSS profiled every car leaving and rearrested him.” A security insider noted that the move highlights growing concern within the intelligence community over what they described as “irregular attempts” in the handling of Abdulaziz’s release.