Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abdulaziz Malami, his wife, and son have been granted bail of ₦500 million each by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The bail comes with strict conditions, including submitting landed property documents and traveling papers.
The sureties must have properties in Asokoro, Maitama, or Gwarinpa, and the documents will be verified by the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court.
Malami is required to deposit his travel documents with the court and cannot travel abroad without permission.
The defendants and their sureties must also submit two recent passport photographs each. Malami will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until he meets the bail conditions.
The EFCC had filed a 16-count charge against Malami, his son, and wife, alleging money laundering and financial transactions amounting to about N9 billion. The trial is set to commence on February 17.
