Court Admits New Evidence In Malami Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted nine additional exhibits in the ongoing trial of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife and son.
The ruling was delivered by Joyce Abdulmalik during proceedings involving alleged money laundering. The case centres on claims of unlawful financial dealings running into billions of naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission presented the documents through a bank compliance officer, who explained how records linked to the defendants were obtained.
He said the bank responded to official requests by supplying detailed account records tied to individuals and associated companies. The documents covered transactions spanning several years.
According to the witness, the exhibits contained account details, statements and records of large inflows and outflows involving multiple entities.
He outlined transactions worth hundreds of millions and billions of naira across different periods, showing active movement of funds between 2012 and 2023. The court admitted the materials despite objections from the defence team.
Following the testimony, defence counsel requested time to review the newly admitted documents before proceeding.
The court granted the request and adjourned the matter to May 13, 2026, for cross-examination.
The trial continues as prosecutors seek to prove allegations of financial misconduct against the defendants.
