COURT ADJOURNS MALAMI, SON’S TERRORISM CASE TO MARCH 10

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, adjourned the ongoing terrorism and firearms trial involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026. The court granted the adjournment after the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) informed the bench that the prosecution needed additional time to review and familiarise itself with the case file before formally opening its case.The matter was recently transferred to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) from the Department of State Services (DSS), prompting the DPPF to request more time to prepare. Defence counsel did not oppose the request, but urged the court to strike out the case if the prosecution fails to open its case on the next date.Malami and his son are facing charges that include alleged terrorism financing and possession of prohibited firearms. Both were previously granted bail and have since been on conditional release pending the continuation of their trial. The next hearing is set for March 10, 2026, when the prosecution is expected to begin presenting evidence.📌 WHY IT MATTERS:This high-profile case has drawn significant public interest due to the senior political profile of the accused and the serious nature of the charges, highlighting ongoing challenges in prosecuting alleged terrorism financing in Nigeria.