A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his wife Asabe Bashir, and their son Abdulaziz Malami.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted each of the defendants bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties in like sum.
As part of the bail conditions, the court ruled that one of the sureties must deposit title deeds of properties located in either Maitama or Asokoro, both regarded as highbrow districts in Abuja.
The court also directed the defendants to submit their international passports to the court as part of the conditions attached to the bail.
Pending the fulfilment of the bail requirements, the defendants are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the case until March 16 for the commencement of trial proceedings.
Further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
What you should know
Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
As the country’s chief law officer during that period, he played a key role in shaping legal policies and overseeing federal prosecutions.
The latest court development marks a significant legal challenge involving the former AGF and members of his immediate family as trial proceedings are set to begin in March.
