Former Attorney-General Malami and son plead not guilty to amended firearms charges
via Punch Nigeria3 hours ago4 min read
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, have pleaded not guilty to a five-count amended charge related to alleged illegal possession of firearms. The Federal Government filed the charges, which accuse them of preparing to engage in acts of terrorism by possessing a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges without a license. These alleged offenses are contrary to provisions of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act, Cap F28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The Department of State Services initially arraigned them on February 3, 2026, on charges including terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. The defendants had previously pleaded not guilty and were granted bail. At the resumed hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the prosecution presented an amended charge. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the earlier charge and ordered the defendants to take a fresh plea on the amended counts. Following their not-guilty plea, the court granted the defense's request for the defendants to continue on their existing bail. The trial is scheduled for May 26 and June 16, 2026.
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