The Digest:
The Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arraigned former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz before a Federal High Court in Abuja on an amended charge bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms. They are accused of having a Sturm Magnum firearm, 16 live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges in their possession without a licence in December 2025. Both pleaded not guilty. The court allowed them to continue on previous bail terms.
Key Points:
- The amended charge replaces an earlier one on which they were previously arraigned.
- The alleged offences occurred in Birnin Kebbi LGA, Kebbi State.
- They were charged under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
- The court adjourned the trial to May 26 and June 15.
- They had previously been granted bail of N200 million each with sureties.
Sources: Channels Television, Vanguard
