Abubakar Malami, Son Granted Bail

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, were granted bail by the Nigeria===Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja. They face a five-count charge from the Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria), including allegations of terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers while Abubakar Malami was in office, and unlawful possession of firearms. Each was granted bail for N200 million with specific conditions, including providing two sureties, one owning property in Maitama or Asokoro, Abuja, and depositing international passports. They are to remain at the Nigeria===Kuje Correctional Centre until bail conditions are met. The trial is set to commence on March 4.