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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz, before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The five-count charge includes unlawful possession of firearms and terrorism financing. Specifically, the prosecution alleges that in November 2022, Malami utilized his position as AGF to shield individuals flagged for terrorism financing from prosecution. While both defendants pleaded not guilty, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik denied an oral bail application, requesting a formal written submission instead. The matter has been adjourned to February 20, 2026. This legal action follows a separate EFCC investigation into Malami regarding the alleged concealment of N8.7 billion in illicit proceeds.