DSS re-arraigns Abubakar Malami over alleged terrorism charges in Abuja court alongside his son, both pleading not guilty to amended allegations
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Abuja re-arraigned former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son Abdulaziz Malami before the Federal High Court on amended charges bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms.
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The Malami terrorism charges re-arraignment took place before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik following the filing of a fresh charge by the prosecution to replace an earlier one.
DSS counsel Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN) informed the court of the amended charge and applied for the withdrawal of the previous filing, requesting that the new charge be read for the defendants to take fresh pleas.
Counsel to the defendants, Shaibu Aruwa (SAN), confirmed that both defendants had been served with the amended charge and did not oppose the application.
When the charges were read in court, Abubakar Malami and his son pleaded not guilty to all counts.
According to the amended charge, the defendants were alleged to have, in December 2025, at Geeze Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi, prepared to commit acts of terrorism by unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition, including a Sturm Magnum firearm and multiple live and expended cartridges.
They were also accused of conspiracy to commit terrorism, contrary to provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Following their plea, the prosecution requested a date for trial commencement, while the defence did not object but urged the court to allow the defendants to remain on their existing bail terms.
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The case has been adjourned for further hearing as legal proceedings continue.
