By Joy Odor, Abuja
The Kebbi State Caucus of the National Assembly has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), accusing him of instigating violence and attempting to destabilize the state’s hard-won peace.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, flanked by other senators and House of Representatives members from the state, dismissed Malami’s petition dated September 10, 2025, as “false, unfounded, and politically motivated.”
Malami, in the petition, accused Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), and other political actors of importing political thugs, foreign mercenaries, and engaging in clandestine arms deals.
But Aliero described the claims as a “smear campaign laced with dangerous rhetoric,” warning that such reckless allegations from a former chief law officer could inflame tension and threaten public peace.
“Ironically, it was Malami himself who stormed Birnin Kebbi during a condolence visit with thugs hired from Sokoto, Koko and Rara. These hoodlums attacked the APC State Secretariat, chanting ‘One term’ against the Governor. The violent clash that followed was unprecedented in Kebbi politics,” Aliero said.
He stressed that neither Governor Idris nor the ruling APC has ever been linked with terrorism, arms running, or political thuggery, insisting that Kebbi remains “one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today” due to the governor’s security investments and collaboration with security agencies.
The Caucus urged security agencies to invite Malami to substantiate his allegations and focus instead on genuine threats to national security.
Senator representing Kebbi South, Garuba Musa Maidoki, accused Malami of deliberately provoking unrest with a “campaign-style convoy” despite INEC’s warning that political campaigns have not commenced.
“We challenge him to produce evidence of arms importation. APC in Kebbi is a peaceful party. We do not support terrorism or violence in any form. Malami’s antics are meant to provoke and distract,” Maidoki declared.
The lawmakers reaffirmed their total support for Governor Idris’s leadership and applauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts in curbing banditry, particularly in restoring villages in Kebbi South previously abandoned due to insecurity.
“Before this administration, over 100 villages in my constituency were deserted. Today, people have returned to their homes. We acknowledge the progress, even as we push for more. We will not allow anyone to associate us with banditry or terrorism,” Maidoki stated.
The Kebbi NASS Caucus vowed to resist attempts by Malami or any other political actor to plunge the state into chaos, declaring their unwavering commitment to peace, democracy, and good governance.
