DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Over Terror Funding Allegations.

 

The Department of State Services has brought a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations linked to terrorism financing.

The arraignment took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. 

Both men were charged with five counts related to aiding and supporting terrorism and they pleaded not guilty after the charges were read in court.

Court documents showed that Malami was accused of knowingly allowing terrorism funding activities to continue while he served as Attorney-General. 

The DSS claimed he failed to act on case files involving suspected terrorism financiers that were sent to his office for prosecution. 

The agency said this refusal to prosecute helped terrorism-related activities to continue.

The prosecution also accused Malami and his son of taking steps that prepared the ground for acts of terrorism. 

It was alleged that they were found with a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm without a valid licence.

In addition, the defendants were accused of having sixteen live Redstar AAA 5.20 cartridges and twenty-seven used cartridges of the same type without lawful approval.

Both Malami and his son denied all the allegations and maintained their innocence throughout the court session. 

After listening to both sides, Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the case to a later date to allow for further proceedings, including the hearing of bail requests.

Malami previously served as Attorney-General under former President Muhammadu Buhari. 

Before this case, he had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over separate allegations involving fraud and money laundering.