Alleged Terrorism financing: Group to mobilise One Million Match Against Malami’s Release from detention, wants former AGF sentenced to death by hanging

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Corruption (CATC) has announced plans to mobilize a one-million-man march to protest any attempt to release former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami from EFCC detention, demanding instead that he be sentenced to death by hanging for allegedly enabling terrorism financing through massive money laundering.

In a statement signed by Dr. Hassan Adebayo, the group’s spokesperson, Malami was branded a “traitor in high office” whose actions have directly fueled terrorism, cost countless innocent lives, and betrayed the nation.

“Abubakar Malami, as AGF, turned his position into a criminal enterprise, laundering billions to arm terrorists and destabilize Nigeria while chasing a presidential ambition he later abandoned,” Adebayo stated.

“His alleged laundering of over N1 billion through Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited between 2022 and 2025 is not mere corruption—it is blood money that has killed Nigerians and left families in perpetual grief.”

Adebayo pointed to the EFCC’s 16-count charge, accusing Malami, his son, and associate Bashir Asabe of concealing and disguising illicit funds used to acquire luxury properties worth billions across Abuja, Kano, and Kebbi.

“He allegedly N500 million to buy a duplex in Maitama, retained N600 million as cash collateral for loans, and conspired to acquire assets in Jabi, Asokoro, and Gwarimpa—all funded by proceeds of crime that supported terrorism,” he said.

“While families buried loved ones killed by insurgents, Malami was busy buying mansions and plotting his political future on the blood of the innocent.”

The group condemned Malami’s role in allegedly acquiring over 41 properties traced to ₦212 billion in illicit funds.

“He disguised N1.36 billion through Meethaq Hotels Ltd, concealed N700 million for Hamonia Hotels, and laundered money for Rayhaan Hotels—all while presiding over the Ministry of Justice meant to protect Nigerians,” Adebayo charged.

“He turned the AGF office into a safe haven for terrorists and their financiers, ensuring that while our soldiers fought with limited resources, criminals like him thrived.”

Adebayo highlighted the human toll. “Every naira he allegedly laundered is a life lost, a family destroyed, a community terrorized. His betrayal is unforgivable, and the pain he inflicted on Nigerian families is irreparable,” he said.

The group warned against any bail or release, calling for the harshest punishment.

“We demand not just conviction but death by hanging for Malami—the ultimate penalty for a man who armed terrorists with laundered billions while holding the nation’s highest legal office,” Adebayo declared.

Adebayo concluded, “Abubakar Malami is a principal architect of insecurity. His actions—from laundering billions in Abuja to acquiring illicit properties nationwide—prove he prioritized personal greed and political ambition over the lives of Nigerians.

“He must face the gallows to send a message that betrayal of this magnitude will never be tolerated.”

BENIN SUMMIT GROUP CONDEMNS ATTACK ON CULTURE ADVOCATE, DR. DON PEDRO OBASEKI, CALLS FOR POLICE INVESTIGATION

The National Convener of the Benin Summit Group, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has strongly condemned the attack and public humiliation of renowned culture advocate and filmmaker, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, by a group of miscreants in Benin City.

The attackers reportedly claimed they were acting on the orders of the Palace of the Oba of Benin over an alleged offence against the revered monarch—an allegation that has since been clearly and unequivocally debunked by the Palace, which dissociated itself from the incident.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Benin Summit Group, Earl Onaiwu described the attack as unjustifiable, shameful, and completely unacceptable.

“We condemn this action in its entirety. We will not support any group or individuals who seek to humiliate, intimidate, or assault any son of Benin under any guise whatsoever,” Onaiwu said.

He welcomed the swift clarification by the Palace of the Oba of Benin, noting that the denial was important in preserving the dignity and integrity of the revered institution.

“We are relieved and happy that the Palace has come out clearly to state that it had no hand in this humiliation. This clarification is critical and must be respected by all,” he added.

Earl Onaiwu called on law enforcement agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, to immediately investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice.

“We call on the police to thoroughly investigate this matter and bring the perpetrators to book. No one should take the law into their hands or hide behind revered institutions to carry out acts of violence or intimidation,” he stated.

He further emphasised that the Benin Summit Group, which was formed to promote unity, peace, and collective progress among Benin sons and daughters, will continue to stand firmly for the protection of fundamental rights and human dignity.

“The Benin Summit Group will always strive to protect the rights and dignity of every Benin son and daughter. Our culture is rooted in respect, dialogue, and justice, not mob action or humiliation,” Onaiwu said.

The group urged all stakeholders, including youths and community members, to remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to peaceful coexistence, stressing that disputes must always be resolved through lawful and culturally appropriate channels.

“We thank God Almighty that the dastardly and barbaric act didn’t degenerate beyond bounds and the safety and sanity of our dear son who was assaulted is intact”
Earl Onaiwu said

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has appointed Suleiman Bakari as his adviser on Intelligence Coordination.

Bakari, an award-winning detective and law enforcement agent who served as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and was also the EFCC Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, He was appointed alongside 14 others as Special Advisers, Advisers and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Suleiman Bakari contested for a seat in the House of Representatives representing Jalingo–Yorro–Zing Federal Constituency 2019.

Born to the family of late Alhaji Bakari Muhammed of Majidadi Ward Jalingo and late Hajiya Fadimatu Muhammad on August 27 in the 70s in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, Sulaiman Bakari had his early childhood in Jalingo, Gurin in Adamawa State and Kaduna, Kaduna State.

He had his early education at the Mohammadu Tukur Primary School in Jalingo and Gurin Central Primary School in Adamawa State where he obtained First School Leaving Certificate between 1984 and 1991. From there he proceeded to Government College Jalingo, where he obtained the West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) in 1997.

Bakari obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in 2005 before doing a mandatory one year National Youth Service at the National Boundary Commission (NBC) at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja from 2006 to 2007. In 2012, he obtained a Master Degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice from ABU, Zaria.

Upon completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Sulaiman Bakari was shortlisted into the services of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an operative. He was afterwards trained as an Economic and Financial Crimes investigator in February 2008 and was fully commissioned in same year as an Assistant Detective Superintendent (ADS).

He rose through the ranks at the EFCC to become a Senior Detective of the Commission, attending various trainings and professional courses both locally and internationally, including at the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, USA, as Fundamental Criminal Investigative Analyst, April 2015, and at West Africa Regional Training Centre, Accra Ghana.

In 2015 he was posted to the National Assembly as its National Liason Officer.

He also served as the Special Adviser on Anti Corruption to the President of the Senate, 2018-2019.

Sulaiman Bakari is married to Fatima from family of Ambassador Sani Bala.(Wamban Katsina). They are blessed with four children: Fatima, Amina, Sulaiman and Aisha.