A prosecution witness has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how millions of naira allegedly moved through bank accounts linked to a company associated with former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in an ongoing money laundering trial.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Malami alongside his wife, Hajiya Asabe Bashir, and his son, Abdulaziz, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
The witness, Ms Munawwarah Anas, a compliance officer with Jaiz Bank, testified as the 5th prosecution witness (PW-5).
She told the court that she analysed account records of Alkausar Farm, a company allegedly linked to the former minister.
Anas said the bank responded to an EFCC request for account documentation, including account opening details and transaction history.
The documents tendered were admitted in evidence and marked as Exhibits E Series.
Led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, the witness narrated multiple cash inflows and transfers recorded between 2018 and 2020.
She told the court that the account received several deposits ranging from N1 million to N10 million transactions, as well as larger transfers running into tens of millions of naira.
Among the transactions highlighted were:
- Multiple N10 million inflows on December 7, 2018
- A N45.5 million transfer to Donaliv Global Nigeria Limited
- Two separate N26.25 million inflows in July 2020
- A N50 million transfer to Sahad Stores Limited
She also referenced additional debit and credit transactions involving various companies.
Under cross-examination, defence counsel, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN, questioned the witness’s direct involvement with the account.
Anas admitted she was not the account officer and confirmed that none of the defendants were signatories to the account.
She also stated that none of the transactions originated from the Federal Ministry of Justice.
After her testimony, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik discharged the witness.
The court adjourned the case until July 17, 2026, for continuation of trial.
