The Digest:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son bail for ₦500 million each in an ongoing money laundering case. Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the sureties to possess landed property in high-value districts of Abuja and submit their travel documents, while Malami remains in Kuje prison until bail conditions are perfected.
Key Points:
- Former AGF Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son granted ₦500m bail each
- Bail conditions include two sureties with landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa
- Malami was ordered to surrender his travel documents and seek court permission to leave Nigeria
- The sureties must submit affidavits of means and recent passport photographs
- Malami is remanded in Kuje prison until bail conditions are met
- Trial on 16-count money laundering charges set to commence on February 17, 2026
- The EFCC is prosecuting the case against Malami and his co-defendants
Sources: Channels TV, The Cable
