Attorney General Takes Over Malami's Terrorism Trial in Nigeria
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- •The EFCC formally opened a money laundering trial involving N8.7 billion against Malami, his wife, and son on March 6, 2026.
- •Malami, his wife, and son were granted bail totaling N600 million during the EFCC trial proceedings.
- •The Attorney General of the Federation took over the prosecution of Malami's terrorism and illegal firearms possession trial on March 4, 2026.
- •The terrorism and firearms possession trial was paused to allow the AGF's office to review the case file from the Department of State Services.
- •The EFCC trial and the terrorism trial involve separate charges but concern the same defendants.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the AGF completes the review and resumes the terrorism trial The trial could proceed with potentially revised charges or evidence, affecting Malami and his family's legal outcomes.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)EFCC opens N8.7bn money laundering trial against ex-AGF Malami, wife, sonAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Malami, wife, son granted N200m bail in EFCC trialAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Money laundering: Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife secure N600m bailAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Alleged terrorism: AGF takes over Malami, son’s trial