The Kebbi State House of Assembly has dismissed as “baseless and politically motivated” allegations by former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), accusing Governor Nasir Idris of importing political thugs and mercenaries into the state.
Speaking at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman said the claims were deliberately designed to incite fear and smear the reputation of both the government and the people of Kebbi State.
“Kebbi State is known across Nigeria as one of the most peaceful states. Any attempt to tarnish that record is not just an attack on the governor, but on our people,” Usman declared.
Malami, who currently leads the African Democratic Congress in Kebbi, had through a petition dated September 10, 2025, and addressed to the National Security Adviser, Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, as well as the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and Civil Defence, alleged that powerful political actors were collaborating with foreign mercenaries from Niger Republic and arming them through illegal channels.
According to Malami, the alleged operatives were being deployed to intimidate citizens, silence the opposition, and undermine peace in the state.
“This threat is backed by credible intelligence and personal experience,” he claimed in the petition.
But in a swift response, the Speaker dismissed the claims as mischievous and entirely without evidence. He insisted that Kebbi politics has always been rooted in dialogue, tolerance, and respect for democratic values.
“These allegations are not only false, but also a ploy to distract the administration from its developmental strides,” Usman stressed.
He urged residents to remain calm and avoid being misled through “political propaganda,” while calling on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the claims.
“If found to be politically motivated, those behind the petition must face the full weight of the law to serve as a deterrent,” the Speaker insisted.
