The Digest:
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has denied the bail application of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, ordering him to remain in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan ruled that a valid remand order from a court of coordinate jurisdiction legally authorizes Malami's detention for further investigation.
Key Points:
- The court dismissed Malami's bail application on Thursday, December 18.
- Justice Hassan cited a remand order granted by Justice S. C. Oriji of the FCT High Court.
- Malami’s legal team argued his detention was illegal, but the EFCC defended its lawfulness.
- The court stated that Section 35 of the Constitution and ACJA provisions permit such detention.
- Malami, a Kebbi governorship aspirant, has been in EFCC custody since last week.
- He is under investigation for alleged misappropriation of funds.
- The court declined to "sit as an appellate court" over another court's remand order.
Sources: Daily Trust, Daily Post
