DSS Arrests Former AGF Malami Over Alleged Terror Financing
The
Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody Mallam Abubakar
Malami (SAN), the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, over allegations of terrorism financing.
The arrest, which occurred on January 20, 2026, outside the Kuje Correctional Service in Abuja, followed closely after Malami perfected bail conditions in an ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case involving alleged N8 billion fraud.
According
to security sources, the DSS action was triggered by discoveries made during
EFCC’s financial investigations. A search of Malami’s residence in Birnin Kebbi
reportedly uncovered arms and ammunition, which were subsequently handed over
to the DSS for further inquiry.
The
inter-agency cooperation between EFCC and DSS appears to have intensified
scrutiny of Malami’s activities, with petitions alleging his involvement in
terrorism financing forming part of the basis for the arrest.
A
security official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the development, emphasizing
that terrorism and its financing are grave offences under DSS jurisdiction.
Another
intelligence source revealed that a former minister connected to the matter has
been placed on a watch list, with repatriation proceedings possible should
investigators deem it necessary.
Malami is
already standing trial before a Federal High Court on separate economic and
financial crimes charges. Justice Emeka Nwite had granted him and others bail
earlier in January.
As of the
time of reporting, neither the DSS nor Malami’s legal representatives have
issued an official statement regarding the arrest, leaving the public awaiting
further clarification on the unfolding case.
This
arrest marks a significant escalation in Nigeria’s fight against corruption and
terrorism financing, highlighting the growing collaboration between security
and financial crime agencies in tackling high-profile cases.
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