Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N500 million to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, pending trial for money laundering charges brought by the federal government. The bail applies to Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, Hajia Asabe Bashir.

The court ordered that Malami must provide two sureties with landed properties in Maitama, Asokoro, or Gwarimpa, with their documents verified by the Deputy Chief Registrar. The sureties must also swear affidavits of means, and Malami is required to deposit his travel documents and recent passport photographs with the court.

Justice Nwite further instructed that Malami must not travel abroad without the court’s permission. Pending the completion of these bail conditions, he is to be remanded at Kuje Prison. Friends, business associates, and supporters have reportedly been moving to meet the bail requirements.

The trial for the 16-count money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Malami, his family, and the company employee is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2026.