A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and his wife Asabe Malami over alleged “₦8.7 billion money laundering” offences.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order after the trio pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami and his son were sent to Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was remanded at Suleja Correctional Centre.
In a separate case involving “terrorism and illegal possession of firearms” brought by the Department of State Services (DSS), the court granted Malami and his son ₦200 million bail each, with strict conditions including two sureties owning property in Maitama or Asokoro and the submission of international passports.
Justice Abdulmalik fixed March 4 for trial and ruled that the defendants remain in custody “pending the perfection of bail conditions.” The case had passed through multiple judges before landing before her, after Justice Obiora Egwuatu withdrew.
Malami, his wife, and son were first arraigned on December 30, 2025, and were earlier granted ₦500 million bail each before the latest court order sent them back into custody.
