The Department of State Services(DSS) on Monday arrested a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in Abuja.
Malami was reportedly picked up in front of the Kuje Correctional Centre shortly after a visit to the facility.
A video circulating online shows the former AGF entering a vehicle apparently belonging to the DSS shortly after leaving Kuje prison.
Before entering the van, Malami was seen requesting the operatives to identify themselves by presenting their official identity cards.
A security source, who confirmed the arrest, said there were several petitions against Malami bordering on alleged terrorism financing.
“It is true that DSS operatives arrested Abubakar Malami, SAN. There are several petitions against him bordering on alleged terrorism financing.
“Terrorism and terrorism financing are serious offences globally.
“You will recall that when Abubakar Malami, SAN, served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, he publicly vowed that the government would not shield any individual linked to terrorism or its financing,” he said.
The source further stated that no responsible government would ignore such weighty allegations, regardless of the status of the person involved.
“No responsible government will fold its arms or turn a blind eye to serious allegations of terrorism financing against any individual, no matter how highly placed. In this case, Malami, SAN,” he said.
