Strict Bail Conditions Imposed By Abuja Federal Court
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of government, has granted bail to Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of Nigeria, along with his wife and son.
The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite, a judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria. Each of the defendants was granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million, reflecting the seriousness of the charges before the court.
Property And Surety Requirements Explained
As part of the bail terms, the court mandated that the sureties must possess landed property located in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa, all of which are upscale residential areas in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
Justice Nwite directed that the ownership documents of the properties be submitted for verification by the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court. The sureties must also depose to affidavits of means, confirming their financial standing.
Travel Restrictions Ordered
The court further instructed Abubakar Malami to deposit his international travel documents with the court. He is barred from travelling outside Nigeria without express permission from the court.
The same restriction applies to the other defendants, who must also surrender their travel documents to prevent any attempt to evade judicial proceedings.
The matter has been adjourned, with additional updates expected as the case progresses through the Nigerian judicial system.
