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Former AGF Abubakar Malami’s bail lapsed due to case reassignment.
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Malami, his son, and wife pleaded not guilty to 16-count charge.
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Court remands Malami and son to Kuje, wife to Suleja Correctional Centre; bail application adjourned to March 6.
The trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), took a new turn as a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the bail previously granted had lapsed following the reassignment of the case.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a 16-count charge against Malami, alleging money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over N8.7 billion.
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At Friday’s proceedings, Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and his wife Asabe pleaded not guilty.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that previous proceedings cease to have legal effect when a matter is reassigned, directing the defence to file a fresh bail application.
The court adjourned the case until March 6 for the hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial, remanding Malami and his son at the Kuje Correctional Centre and his wife at the Suleja Correctional Centre.
