‘Stop playing politics with insecurity’ – Gov’s aide tells Malami

Kabir Sani Giant, Special Adviser on Power and Politics to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, has criticized former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for politicizing insecurity in the state. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, Giant alleged that Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, had the power to mobilize security agencies to combat insecurity in the North-West but failed to effectively address the issue during his tenure.

Giant also accused Malami of not visiting victims of insecurity in Kebbi or providing aid to the affected communities. The governor's aide claimed that the former minister is now exploiting the security issue for political gain, capitalizing on the people's concerns. Giant further stated that the state government has provided security agencies with various logistics such as patrol vehicles, motorcycles, and more to combat insecurity.

He also mentioned that the state government has engaged the Federal Government, resulting in additional military assets being deployed and the establishment of three Army formations in the state. He urged Malami and other political actors to stop using insecurity as a political issue and instead focus on finding solutions to the security challenges faced by residents.