Abdulaziz Malami Faces Firearms Possession Trial in Abuja

Abdulaziz Malami, son of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, is facing trial for illegal possession of firearms. The Federal Government has dropped terrorism financing charges against him, but he will still be prosecuted for possessing a Sturm Magnum firearm and live cartridges.

The trial is scheduled for May 26 and June 15, 2026, after he pleaded not guilty to the amended charges. The prosecution, led by Akinlolu Kehind, sought to amend the case during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The initial charges included allegations of terrorism financing, which were dropped, but he still faces serious charges related to firearm possession. The case has seen various adjournments, with the first arraignment occurring on February 3, 2026.

Abdulaziz Malami's father, Abubakar Malami, is also involved in a separate money laundering case alongside his wife, Asab Bashir, with charges alleging conspiracy to conceal unlawful proceeds worth N8.7 billion.