Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, escaped unhurt on Monday after his convoy was attacked by suspected political thugs in Birnin Kebbi.
The assault reportedly occurred shortly after Malami returned to Kebbi State and embarked on a condolence visit to grieving families in the state capital.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers vandalised about 10 vehicles in the convoy and left several of Malami’s supporters injured.
Malami, who served as AGF between 2015 and 2023, condemned the attack, insisting it was 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.
“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.
“When it comes to politics in Kebbi State, there is no retreat, no surrender,” he told journalists.
But the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi denied orchestrating the incident.
In a statement, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Isa Assalafy, condemned the violence and stressed that Kebbi remained a peaceful state.
“No government that enjoys the massive support of the people and is confident of victory in 2027 would want the peace of the state disrupted,” Assalafy said.
He further alleged that armed security personnel attached to Malami’s convoy opened fire during the fracas, escalating the tension.
As of press time, police authorities in Kebbi had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
