BREAKING: FG Drops Terrorism Financing Allegation Against Former AGF Malami, Son

By Tgnews Reporter

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, the Federal Government amended the charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, by completely removing the controversial allegation of terrorism financing.

The amendment was announced in open court by Akinlolu Kehinde, counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), who informed the presiding judge of the decision and formally applied to substitute the original charge with the amended version.

The development marks a significant shift in the high-profile case. Malami and his son were initially arraigned by the DSS on a five-count charge that included an allegation that the former AGF knowingly abetted terrorism financing by allegedly failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were forwarded to his office during his tenure as Minister of Justice.

With the terrorism financing count now excised, the remaining allegations against the duo are understood to centre primarily on illegal possession of firearms and related offences.

The court is expected to proceed with the amended charge as the trial continues.

This latest twist comes amid separate but related proceedings involving Malami, his wife, and son in an N8.7 billion money laundering case being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The amendment is seen by legal observers as a major concession by the prosecution and could impact the overall trajectory of the case against the former chief law officer of the federation.

Further details on the full content of the amended charge and the court’s immediate reaction are still emerging.

The case has been closely watched across the country due to Malami’s prominent role in the previous administration and the gravity of the initial allegations.