The Governor of Kebbi state , Nasir Idris has dismissed a petition allegedly authored by former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, accusing him of importing political thugs, foreign mercenaries, and engaging in clandestine arms trafficking.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahya Sarki, the governor described the claims as “false, malicious, and a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation.” He said it was regrettable that Malami, given his legal background and former public office, would “fabricate such grievous allegations without providing evidence.”
Sarki maintained that since assuming office, Governor Idris had shown strong commitment to security by providing vehicles, motorcycles, communication gadgets, operational allowances, and facilitating the deployment of armoured vehicles in collaboration with security agencies. He added that these measures have restored peace in previously troubled areas, especially in Zuru Emirate.
“It is therefore unthinkable and condemnable for Malami to link the governor to the same terrorist groups he has fought vigorously against,” Sarki said, insisting that the state government welcomed any independent investigation into the matter, provided Malami presented verifiable evidence.
The statement also accused Malami of recently entering Kebbi with a convoy of armed political thugs under the guise of a condolence visit, alleging that his supporters unleashed mayhem on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and vandalised structures in Birnin Kebbi.
Governor Idris, the statement stressed, remains committed to peace, security, and development in the state, and will not be distracted by what it termed the “desperation of political opponents.”
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