Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has alleged that his convoy was attacked by political thugs in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital.
Malami, in a statement on Tuesday, described the incident as a “dark day” in the political history of the state, accusing powerful figures of orchestrating the attack.
He said the violence occurred on Monday while he was returning from condolence visits to the Emir of Gwandu and the family of the late Imam Tukur Kola. According to him, the assault took place near his private residence, which is located close to the state APC headquarters.
“Stones and dangerous objects were hurled at us, vehicles were damaged, and several people sustained injuries, including fractures,” Malami stated.
He alleged that the attack was politically motivated, claiming that party stalwarts and close associates of the state governor were visibly present during the incident. He further accused security personnel of failing to act as the assailants took refuge inside the APC office without facing arrest.
“This was not an isolated act of hooliganism. Evidence clearly points to a politically orchestrated attack, allegedly funded and coordinated by powerful figures who have abandoned governance at the altar of do-or-die politics,” he said.
Malami stressed that the attack was not just about him but about the dangerous trajectory of politics in Kebbi State and Nigeria at large. He warned that replacing dialogue with thuggery and governance with intimidation would only deepen the suffering of Nigerians, who, according to NBS statistics, already number over 133 million in multidimensional poverty.
“The Kebbi State Government should not fear Malami. They should fear the consequences of their own actions, the judgment of history, and the anger of the people who have been left in poverty, insecurity, and despair,” he declared.
Reaffirming his stance against violence, Malami said politics must never be pursued at the cost of innocent lives, warning that Nigeria cannot afford to slide into anarchy.
“The people of Kebbi State are entitled to their constitutional rights—freedom of movement, speech, and association. Their resources must be used to protect lives and property, not to endanger them,” he added.
