Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following his court appearance on Tuesday.
The remand order was issued by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, directing that Malami, along with his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and associate Bashir Asabe, remain in custody pending the determination of their bail applications.
The trio faces a 16-count money laundering charge brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with allegations involving billions of naira. During the court proceedings, Malami and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Representing the defense was senior lawyer Joseph Daudu (SAN), while the prosecution was led by Ekele Iheneacho (SAN). After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Nwite adjourned the case to January 2, 2026, specifically for the bail application hearing.
The EFCC’s charge, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, claims that Malami, his son, and Asabe violated provisions of the Money Laundering Act. According to the commission, the accused allegedly used Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited to disguise the origin of N1,014,848,500 held in Sterling Bank Plc, as outlined in the first count of the 16-count charge.
The final count also accuses Malami of purchasing multiple high-value properties, including:
* 28 Bagudu Kaltio Crescent, Gwarimpa, Abuja
* Plot 13, Ipent 7 Estate, Abuja
* A plaza with commercial toilets, laundry facilities, and warehouse tanks near Birnin Kebbi Market
* 100 hectares along Birnin Kebbi–Jega Road
* Plot 157, Lamido Crescent, Nassarawa Road GRA, Kano
The EFCC alleges that these assets were acquired using funds derived from unlawful activities.
As the case develops, attention now turns to the upcoming bail hearing in early January, which will determine whether Malami and his co-defendants will remain in custody or be released pending trial.
