DSS ARRESTS FORMER AGF ABUBAKAR MALAMI OVER FRESH TERRORISM FINANCING ALLEGATIONS

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over fresh allegations of terrorism financing, sources in the secret police said.

Malami, who is already standing trial before a Federal High Court on money laundering charges, was reportedly taken into custody on Monday shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Security sources disclosed that DSS operatives picked him up immediately after he exited the facility.

Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed that Malami was released after fulfilling bail conditions granted by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court on January 7, 2026. The court had granted bail of ₦500 million each to Malami, his wife Asabe, and their son, with strict conditions, including the presentation of two sureties with verifiable landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarimpa, deposition of property documents with the court, submission of affidavits of means, surrender of international passports, and a ban on travelling abroad without court permission.

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Malami, his wife, and son were initially remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre following their arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on December 29, 2025, on 16 counts of money laundering involving approximately ₦8.7 billion. The EFCC alleged that the defendants used multiple corporate entities, bank accounts, and high-value real estate transactions to conceal proceeds from unlawful activities.

Efforts to obtain an official comment from the DSS were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.