Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has condemned the attack on his convoy by suspected political thugs in Birnin Kebbi, describing the incident as “unfortunate and painful.”
The assault occurred along Old NITEL Road shortly after Malami returned from a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief Imam of Dr. Bello Haliru Jumu’ah Mosque.
Eyewitnesses reported that the hoodlums, armed with stones and other dangerous weapons, vandalised several vehicles in the convoy before fleeing the scene.
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Security operatives were swiftly deployed to the area, as well as the APC state secretariat and Malami’s residence, to prevent an escalation of violence.
Reacting, Malami lamented: “It is painful that some thugs, armed with dangerous weapons and stones, attacked and destroyed vehicles in our convoy.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State also condemned the attack. Its Public Relations Officer, Isa Abubakar As-Salafi, pledged that the party would investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice. He further appealed to politicians to avoid actions capable of destabilising the state.
Meanwhile, Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, after an emergency security meeting at the Government House, confirmed that investigations had commenced. He warned political parties against staging unauthorised gatherings or campaigns, noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had yet to lift the ban on political activities.
