The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million each to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, and his son.
Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ordered that each defendant must produce two sureties with verified landed properties located in highbrow areas of Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The court directed that the title documents of the properties be verified by the Deputy Chief Registrar. In addition, the sureties are required to depose to affidavits of means to confirm their financial capacity.
Justice Nwite further ordered the defendants to deposit their international passports with the court and restrained them from travelling outside the country without prior approval.
The ruling followed the arraignment of Malami and his co-defendants on charges bordering on alleged corruption and abuse of office during Malami’s tenure as Minister of Justice.
The case was adjourned to a later date for continuation of hearing.
