A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over allegations of terrorism financing.
CityNews reports that the case was postponed to April 15 for continuation of trial.
Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, were arraigned on February 3 by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge.
The charges border on alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms.
According to the DSS, the former AGF allegedly refused to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers, despite receiving case files forwarded to his office for legal action.
On February 27, the court granted bail to the defendants.
Malami and his son were each admitted to bail in the sum of ₦200 million, with two sureties in like sum.
Both defendants were present in court on Tuesday when the matter came up for hearing before Joyce Abdulmalik, the presiding judge.
During proceedings, Akinlolu Kehinde, who appeared for the prosecution, told the court he had only recently been instructed to take over the case.
Kehinde asked the court to grant time to allow him consult with witnesses before the trial begins.
“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses. I most humbly ask for another date,” he said.
Counsel to the defendants, Shuaibu Arua, did not oppose the request for adjournment.
In her ruling, Justice Abdulmalik granted the application and adjourned the matter to April 15 and 16 for the commencement of trial.
