Terrorism financing: Court adjourns Malami, son’s trial

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, in the alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms case until April 15 and 16.

The defendants were present in court when the matter came up before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.

At the proceedings, counsel for the prosecution, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that the matter was scheduled for hearing but explained that he had only recently been assigned to take over the case.

Kehinde told the court that he received instructions to assume the prosecution on Monday and needed time to consult with witnesses.

“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” he said, urging the court to grant a new date for the hearing.

Counsel to the defendants, Shuaibu Arua, did not oppose the request for an adjournment.

In a brief ruling, Justice Abdulmalik granted the application and adjourned the case until April 15 and 16 for trial. Punch