The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday re-arraigned a former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on an amended charge bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

The defendants were re-arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the prosecution filed a fresh charge to replace an earlier one.

At the hearing, counsel to the DSS, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court of the amended charge and applied to withdraw the previous one, requesting that the new charge be read to enable the defendants take fresh pleas.

Counsel for the defendants, Shaibu Aruwa (SAN), confirmed that his clients had been served with the amended charge and did not oppose the request.

When the charge was read, both Malami and his son pleaded not guilty.

According to the amended charge, the defendants are alleged to have, in December 2025, at Geeze Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area in Kebbi State, prepared to commit acts of terrorism by unlawfully possessing a Sturm Magnum 17–0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended cartridges.

They were also accused of conspiring to commit acts of terrorism, contrary to the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Following their plea, the prosecution sought a date for the commencement of trial.

The defence did not object but urged the court to allow the defendants to continue on the bail earlier granted to them, noting that they had complied with the conditions.

The prosecution did not oppose the application.

Ruling, Justice Abdulmalik ordered that the defendants should remain on the existing bail granted on February 27, having met the stipulated conditions.

The case was adjourned until May 26 and June 15 for trial.

Source: PM News