BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Malami and his son before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of terrorism financing, in a development that has drawn national attention.
According to Daily Post, the defendants were brought before the court on Tuesday, where charges bordering on the alleged funding and facilitation of activities linked to terrorism were read to them.
Court Proceedings
At the arraignment, the prosecution outlined the charges and sought the court’s permission to proceed with trial. The defendants pleaded not guilty, and their legal team applied for bail, arguing that they would comply with all court directives.
The presiding judge adjourned the matter to a later date to rule on the bail application and to fix a timetable for the commencement of trial.
DSS Position
The DSS said the arraignment followed months of investigations, during which it gathered intelligence and evidence related to the alleged offences. The agency reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism and its sources of funding, describing the case as part of broader efforts to disrupt financial networks linked to insecurity.
Defence Reaction
Counsel to the defendants described the allegations as baseless, insisting that their clients are law-abiding citizens and expressing confidence that the court process would clear them of any wrongdoing.
Public Interest and Legal Implications
The case has generated widespread interest, given the gravity of the charges and their potential implications for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism framework. Legal analysts say the outcome could set important precedents on how terrorism financing cases are investigated and prosecuted.
What Next
The court is expected to deliver a ruling on the bail application at the next hearing, after which the prosecution is set to begin presenting its witnesses and evidence.
Source: Daily Post