Malami and his son were re-arraigned on a five-count amended charge...

The Federal Government has re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms.

CBI News reports that the defendants were re-arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the prosecution introduced a fresh charge to replace the earlier one.

During proceedings, prosecution counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that the amended charge had already been served on the defendants and sought to substitute it for the previous charge.

Defence counsel, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), confirmed receipt of the new charge and raised no objection to the application.

Following the absence of opposition, the court struck out the earlier charge and ordered that the amended counts be read to the defendants.

Both Malami and his son pleaded not guilty to all five counts.

Their counsel subsequently requested that they continue to enjoy the bail earlier granted by the court, a request that was not opposed by the prosecution and was granted by the judge.

The court then adjourned the matter until May 26 for trial, when the prosecution is expected to call witnesses and present evidence.

It will be recalled that the court had earlier granted the defendants bail on February 27 in the sum of ₦200 million each, with two sureties in like sum.

The charges stem from allegations that in December 2025, in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, the defendants were in possession of a Sturm Magnum firearm, live cartridges, and expended ammunition without a licence.

According to the amended charge, the alleged offences include preparation to commit acts of terrorism, conspiracy, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, in violation of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Firearms Act.