By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria - September 1, 2025 (Series News Online)
A brazen attack on the convoy of former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has sent shockwaves through the state capital. The incident occurred on Monday evening near GRA Old NITEL Road, leaving six vehicles with shattered windshields.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with Malami's vehicle coming under heavy stone-throwing attack by unidentified miscreants. "It was like a coordinated assault," one eyewitness said. "The vehicles were badly damaged, and everyone was in a state of panic."
Malami's supporters and entourage have converged on his residence, condemning the attack and demanding justice. "This dastardly act is unacceptable," one supporter fumed. "We want the authorities to leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to book."
The police have launched a probe into the incident, with the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani M. Bello, assuring that those behind the attack will be apprehended. "We take this incident very seriously and will do everything possible to unravel the circumstances surrounding it," CP Bello said in an interview with newsmen shortly after the conclusion of an emergency security meeting summoned by Governor Nasir Idris. The meeting, which was attended by top government officials, heads of security agencies, their deputies, and assistants, aimed to address the security situation in the state.
During the interview, CP Bello warned politicians against using sirens on their personal vehicles and engaging in unauthorized political rallies. "We will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute anyone who flouts the law," he said. "It's not time for political campaigns or rallies, and INEC has not declared for such activities. We call on politicians to desist from such actions, or else we will act in accordance with the law."
The attack has heightened tensions in the area, with residents calling for enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. "This attack is a wake-up call for the authorities to take security seriously," a resident said. "We need to feel safe in our communities."
As the investigation unfolds, speculation is rife about the possible motives behind the attack, including Malami's recent defection from the APC to the ADC. While the police are yet to confirm any links, CP Bello has assured that all angles will be explored to get to the bottom of the incident.
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