Breaking: DSS Arraigns Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Financing

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

The duo appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, where they pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge related to aiding and abetting terrorism.

According to the charge sheet, Malami is accused of knowingly facilitating terrorism financing during his tenure as Attorney-General by allegedly refusing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were submitted to his office. The prosecution argued that his inaction amounted to deliberate abetment of terrorism-related activities.

The DSS also alleged that Malami and his son engaged in conduct preparatory to terrorism, citing the unlawful possession of a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm without a valid license. They were further accused of possessing sixteen Redstar AAA 5.20 live cartridges and twenty-seven expended cartridges unlawfully.

Both Malami and his son denied all charges when they were read in court.

Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the case for further proceedings, including the hearing of their bail applications.

Malami, who served as Attorney-General under former President Muhammadu Buhari, was previously investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of fraud and money laundering.