-APC Denies Involvement
A convoy belonging to Abubakar Malami, leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State and former Minister of Justice, was attacked by suspected political thugs in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.
The attack occurred shortly after Malami’s return to the state, where he was on a condolence visit to several families in the metropolis.
Eyewitnesses reported that around 10 vehicles in the convoy were vandalized, and several supporters sustained injuries of varying severity.
Malami, who served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023, condemned the attack as politically motivated.
“I was in Birnin Kebbi solely to pay condolences to families who lost their loved ones while I was away, not for political campaigns,” Malami said. “It’s painful and unfortunate. Some thugs emerged from the APC state headquarters, armed with weapons and stones, and attacked our convoy, destroying vehicles and injuring our supporters.”
He added, “When it comes to politics in Kebbi State, there is no retreat, no surrender.”
In response, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State denied any involvement in the attack. Isa Assalafy, the party’s Publicity Secretary, condemned the violence and described Kebbi as a peaceful state.
“No government that enjoys massive popular support and confidence ahead of the 2027 elections would want the peace of the state disrupted,” Assalafy said.
He further alleged that security personnel attached to Malami’s convoy opened fire during the confrontation, escalating the situation.
As of the time of this report, the Kebbi State Police Command had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
