Court grants former AGF Malami, Wife & Son 1.5 Billion Naira Bail

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abdulaziz Malami, his wife, and his son. Each defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of ₦500 million, accompanied by stringent conditions intended to ensure their appearance for trial.


The court's decision follows Malami’s period in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he has been held since December 8. His detention followed a reported failure to satisfy administrative bail terms previously established by the commission.


In his ruling, Justice Nwite mandated that each defendant must provide two sureties in like sum. These sureties are required to be owners of landed property within the high-brow Abuja neighborhoods of Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa. Furthermore, the court ordered the defendants to surrender their international passports and land title documents to the court registry as part of the security for their release.


The Malami family is currently facing a 16-count charge brought by the EFCC, which centers on allegations of money laundering. The prosecution contends that the former minister, alongside his wife and his son, Abdulaziz, participated in financial transactions amounting to approximately ₦9 billion.


The presiding judge has fixed February 17 for the official commencement of the trial. The defendants are expected to remain in custody until the court verifies that all bail requirements have been fully satisfied.



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