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Former Justice Minister Charged with Terrorism Offenses in Nigeria

2/3/2026

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Nigeria's state police charged former justice minister Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz Malami with five terrorism-related and firearms offenses, including possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Prosecutors allege Malami aided terrorism financing by not prosecuting suspected financiers while attorney general.
The defendants pleaded not guilty and will remain in custody until the trial on February 20.
Defense lawyers sought bail, but the judge required a formal motion.

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Nigeria's state police charged former justice minister Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz Malami with five terrorism-related and firearms offenses, including possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Prosecutors allege Malami aided terrorism financing by not prosecuting suspected financiers while attorney general.
The defendants pleaded not guilty and will remain in custody until the trial on February 20.
Defense lawyers sought bail, but the judge required a formal motion.