Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The former justice minister was arrested after leaving Kuje Prison, Abuja, following fulfilment of his bail conditions.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had earlier arrested Malami alongisde his wife and son, over alleged money laundering.

But they were each granted N500 million bail.

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However, a source said Malami is facing a fresh probe by the DSS following the discovery of arms at his Kebbi country home by EFCC operatives during a search.

Contacted, the agency refused to give an official response.

But a source said, "Yes, 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'll recall that when Abubakar Malami, SAN, was the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, he vowed that the government of the day would not shield any person or persons linked to terrorism or terrorism financing."

She continued, "No responsible government would, in the same vein, fold it's hands or turn a blind eye to weighty allegations of terrorism financing leveled against against any individual, no matter how highly placed. In this case, Malami, SAN.

"In the course of investigations, we have what is called inter-agency cooperation. It is not uncommon for one security agency to hand over a person under investigation to another sister security agency. In "Nigeria, the DSS is the sole security agency tasked with the responsibility of investigating such allegations. It'll be best to allow them do their job."

Malami has repeatedly stated innocence, accusing the current administration of witch-hunt.