Malami petitions police over demolition of property in Kebbi

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has lodged a petition against the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police following the demolition of a property linked to his political support group, the Malami Pressure Group, in Birnin Kebbi. Malami, who is contesting the governorship election in the state as a candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is seeking legal recourse for the incident, which he attributes to political adversaries.

The property, situated on Sani Abacha Road, was said to be occupied by the Malami Pressure Group. In a statement, ADC's Strategic Media Director, Abubakar Bello Abdullahi, expressed Malami's shock at the perceived lawlessness, alleging that the demolition was meant to incite his supporters into actions that could jeopardize the state's peace.

Abdullahi stated that Malami's legal team is now working to establish the property's ownership, pursue a legal response, and demand compensation for the damage. The party also implored its members and supporters not to resort to violence, vowing to handle the matter via proper legal channels. However, the Kebbi State Government refuted any role in the demolition, branding the allegations as false, stating that the claims were being propagated by opposition quarters to sow discord between Governor Nasir Idris and Malami.

In a press release, the governor’s media spokesperson, Yahaya Sarki, called for public disregard for reports suggesting state involvement in the demolition.