Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, shortly after his release from Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja.
Sources indicate that the arrest relates to fresh allegations of terrorism financing. Malami is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court for money laundering charges. He was taken into custody by DSS operatives immediately after exiting the prison.
The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed Malami’s release, which followed the granting of bail on January 7, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite. Bail conditions were set at ₦500 million each for Malami, his wife Asabe, and his son, with strict requirements including two sureties with verifiable property in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarimpa, submission of property documents and affidavits of means, surrender of international passports, and travel restrictions.
Malami and his family had been remanded since December 29, 2025, following their arraignment by the EFCC on 16 counts involving alleged money laundering of approximately ₦8.7 billion, using multiple corporate entities, bank accounts, and real estate transactions.
Efforts to obtain an official comment from the DSS were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
