FG Re-Arraigns Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Amended Terrorism, Firearms Charges

By

The Federal Government on Wednesday re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, on a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The prosecution, led by Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, informed the court at the commencement of trial that a new charge had been filed to replace the earlier one and had been served on the defendants.

Counsel to the defendants, Shuaibu Arua, SAN, confirmed receipt of the amended charge and stated that there was no objection. The court subsequently struck out the earlier charge and directed that the new one be read.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all counts. Their counsel urged the court to allow them to continue on the bail earlier granted, a request that was not opposed by the prosecution and was granted by the court.

Justice Abdulmalik fixed May 26 for the prosecution to open its case, call witnesses, and tender exhibits.

The court had earlier, on February 27, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N200 million each with two sureties in like sum.

Malami and his son were first arraigned on February 3 on a five-count charge related to alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.

According to the amended charge, the defendants were accused of preparing to commit acts of terrorism in December 2025 at Geeze Phase II Area, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, by possessing a Sturm Magnum firearm and various cartridges without a license.

They were also accused of conspiracy to commit terrorism, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm, live ammunition, and expended cartridges, contrary to provisions of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act.

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Kwara North Unites at Ilorin Rally, Backs Tinubu, Demands Governorship Shift

By
Image
 A large political rally in Ilorin on Tuesday saw renewed support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and strong calls for the governorship of Kwara State to be zoned to Kwara North in 2027. The rally, held at Metropolitan Square, Asa Dam, attracted party members, stakeholders and supporters from across the state, signalling rising political mobilisation ahead of the next election cycle. Speakers at the event stressed the need for equity, fairness and justice in the distribution of political power, urging the All Progressives Congress at both state and national levels to zone its governorship ticket to Kwara North. Representing traditional rulers from the district, the Emir of Lafiagi, Muhammed Kudu Kawu , said the demand reflects the long-standing aspiration of the people. He noted that Kwara North has remained largely excluded from the state’s top leadership despite its contributions to electoral victories and political stability. Kawu added that the district h...
Read more

FG Approves Major NYSC Reform, Introduces Civilian Leadership Structure

By
Image
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, marking the first major reform of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The approval was granted at the federal executive council meeting held in Abuja on Monday as part of efforts to reposition the NYSC into a skills-focused and productivity-driven institution aligned with the Federal Government’s economic and youth development agenda. A major component of the reform is the introduction of a civilian-led operational structure for the scheme, while the military will continue to provide security support for corps members across the country. The council also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to amend the NYSC Act and other relevant regulations to provide legal backing for the implementation of the reforms. Announcing the development, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described the initiative ...
Read more

NYSC Reform: FG Replaces Khaki Uniform With Adire Fabric

By
Image
The Federal Government has announced that the traditional khaki uniform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, will be replaced with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme and promoting local production. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying the initiative is designed to strengthen indigenous industries and ensure government spending supports Nigeria’s economy. According to the minister, the new NYSC uniform will be produced locally, noting that Adire is already manufactured in several parts of the country, including Ogun and Kwara states. “It’s Adire. So, Adire is being produced in Nigeria. We have them in Ogun, we have them in Kwara, we have textile industry. Let’s put our money back into the country,” Olawande said. He explained that the decision forms part of broader reforms intended to boost Nigeria’s textile industry, encourage l...
Read more