MALAMI IN THE DOCK: EX-AGF AND SON FACE TERRORISM AND FIREARMS CHARGES
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz were arraigned on Tuesday, facing five counts of terrorism and illegal possession of firearms. Here are the key issues:
– Terrorism Financing: “Knowingly abetting terrorism financing by refusing to prosecute terrorism financiers” (Count 1)
– Illegal Firearms Possession : Unlawful possession of a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 live rounds, and 27 expended cartridges (Counts 2-5)
– Plea: Not guilty to all counts
– Remand : Defendants remanded in DSS custody pending trial
– Next Hearing : February 20 for bail application and trial commencement
The charges against Malami and his son include:
_”Did knowingly abet terrorism financing by refusing to prosecute terrorism financiers whose casefiles were brought to your office as the Attorney-General of the Federation, for prosecution.”_ (Count 1)
_”Did engage in a conduct in preparation to commit act of terrorism by having in your possession and without licence, a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm…”_ (Count 2)
They pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court has adjourned the trial until February 20, and the defendants have been remanded in DSS custody
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