The alleged terrorism trial involving former Nigerian Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, has been adjourned by the Federal High Court in Abuja until March 10, 2026.

The case was postponed on Tuesday after the prosecution requested additional time to review the case file before formally beginning the trial.

Why the Malami Trial Was Adjourned

During the court proceedings, the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that the case had recently been transferred from the Department of State Services to the Department of Public Prosecutions.

According to Oyedepo, the transfer made it necessary for the prosecution team to carefully examine the evidence and fully understand the details of the case before proceeding with trial.

He requested a short adjournment to enable the prosecution to study the case documents and prepare adequately.

Defence Reacts to Prosecution Request

Counsel representing the defendants, Adedayo Adedeji, did not oppose the application for adjournment. However, he urged the court to ensure that the prosecution moves forward with the case during the next hearing.

Adedeji told the court that if the prosecution fails to begin trial proceedings on the next scheduled date, the court should consider striking out the case for lack of diligent prosecution.

Court Orders Prosecution to Open Case

Presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted the adjournment request and fixed March 10, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.

The judge also directed the prosecution to be fully prepared to open its case when the matter resumes.

The development marks the latest stage in the legal proceedings surrounding the former Attorney-General and his son, whose alleged terrorism-related case has drawn national attention.

Further details about the charges and the prosecution’s evidence are expected to emerge when the court reconvenes for trial later this month.