Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The judge overseeing the N8.7 billion money laundering trial of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami warned on Wednesday that no one connected with the case should attempt to approach him.

Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the warning while delivering his ruling on the bail application filed by Mr Malami and his co-defendants - one of his wives, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz Malami.

"Irrespective of my familiarity with you, when I am dealing with any case, do not approach me. The law cannot be bent as far as this court is concerned," the judge cautioned.

He said his leniency should not be mistaken for weakness.

Addressing the defendants, the prosecution agency ...