The Federal High Court has adjourned the terrorism‑related trial of former Attorney‑General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to March 10, 2026.

Proceedings before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday were unable to continue after the prosecution said it needed more time to prepare before opening its case. The court heard that the Office of the Attorney‑General of the Federation (AGF) has recently taken over the prosecution from the Department of State Services (DSS), and the prosecution team has been reviewing the file.

The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), explained that the AGF’s office required extra days to familiarise itself with the facts before formally presenting evidence. Defence counsel did not oppose the request but warned that the case should be struck out if the prosecution again failed to open its case on the next date.

The charges against Malami and his son include alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms, originally brought by the DSS. Both defendants were previously granted bail under strict conditions, but the trial on the substantive charges has yet to begin.

Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the matter until March 10, 2026, directing the prosecution to formally open its case on that date.