A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 26 for the Department of State Services (DSS) to begin presenting its case in a terrorism-related trial involving former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz.
The matter is being heard before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, with the DSS acting as the prosecuting authority.
During the latest court session, prosecution counsel Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN) informed the court that a revised five-count charge had been filed, replacing the earlier one on which the defendants were initially arraigned.
He requested permission to withdraw the previous charge and asked that the updated charges be read to the defendants so they could enter fresh pleas.
Defence counsel Shaibu Aruwa (SAN) confirmed receipt of the amended charge and did not object to it being read in court.
The charges allege that in December 2025, the defendants conspired to engage in acts classified as terrorism.
They are also accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm — identified as a Sturm Magnum 17–0101 — along with 16 live cartridges and 27 spent rounds, without the required licence.
Both defendants pleaded not guilty after the amended charges were read, prompting the prosecution to request a date for trial.
While the defence did not oppose the trial date, it asked the court to allow the defendants to continue under the bail conditions previously granted.
With no objection from the prosecution, the court ruled that the existing bail terms, earlier granted on February 27, would remain in effect.
The case was subsequently adjourned to May 26 and June 15 for trial proceedings, where the court is expected to hear evidence and arguments from both sides.