Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is facing a fresh investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS) following the discovery of arms and ammunition at his residence in Kebbi State during a recent EFCC operation.
The development, reported on January 12, 2026, follows a search conducted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Malami’s country home in Birnin Kebbi, where security sources say high calibre weapons and ammunition were recovered.
According to reports, the EFCC, which lacks jurisdiction over firearms related offences, has handed over the items to the DSS for a full national security investigation.
The new probe comes as Malami remains in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre over money laundering charges involving more than N8.7 billion.
A Federal High Court in Abuja last week granted him bail alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, in the sum of N500 million each, with strict conditions.
However, sources claim the former Minister has yet to perfect his bail, allegedly to avoid immediate questioning by the DSS over the firearms discovery.
Malami has consistently denied all allegations against him, describing them as politically motivated. Meanwhile, the EFCC insists its investigation is longstanding and driven strictly by evidence.
The latest development adds to the growing legal challenges confronting the former justice minister.