The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to commence trial in the alleged terrorism case involving the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter on Tuesday, April 14, after the prosecution informed the court that it had filed an amended five-count charge replacing the earlier one used for arraignment.
DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), told the court that the amended charge was properly filed and requested that the earlier charges be withdrawn for re-arraignment.
Malami Lawyer Receives Amended Charges
The defence team, led by Shaibu Aruwa (SAN), confirmed receipt of the amended charges and did not oppose the re-arraignment.
The charges border on alleged preparation to commit terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
The prosecution alleged that the offences occurred in December 2025 in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
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The defendants are accused of unlawfully possessing a Sturm Magnum firearm, live cartridges, and expended ammunition without a valid licence, contrary to the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act.
When the amended charge was read in court, both Malami and his son pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution thereafter requested a trial date, while the defence did not object but asked that the defendants remain on their existing bail terms granted on February 27.
With no opposition from the DSS, the court ruled that they should continue on bail and fixed May 26 for the start of the trial and June 15 for continuation.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
