Former Nigerian Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami has warned of an alleged plot to destabilize Kebbi State by importing political thugs and foreign mercenaries. In a petition dated 10 September 2025, he alerted top security officials—including the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director‑General of the Department of State Services—about the potential threat.
According to Malami’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammad Bello Doka, the former AGF claims that certain political actors are collaborating with mercenaries from the Niger Republic, arming them through illegal channels. These operatives are reportedly being deployed to intimidate citizens, suppress opposition voices, and disrupt peace in Kebbi State. Malami, who now leads the African Democratic Congress in Kebbi, stressed that the threats are based on credible intelligence and his own experience.
He cited a specific incident on 1 September 2025, when he and other indigenes were allegedly attacked by armed thugs. The petition accuses Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris and his associates of facilitating these activities and of having covert ties to the terrorist network known as Lakurawa. Malami described the situation as a national‑security emergency that transcends local politics and threatens Nigeria’s sovereignty and internal security.
The former AGF urged the security chiefs to act urgently by coordinating inter‑agency efforts, securing border communities to prevent the infiltration of mercenaries and arms, and launching a high‑level investigation into the alleged collusion between state officials and terrorist elements. The petition was copied to the heads of the relevant security agencies, underscoring the urgency and seriousness of the concerns raised.
Kebbi State, located in north‑west Nigeria, is a significant region, and the alleged plot to destabilize it has raised broader concerns about the country’s internal security and sovereignty. Malami’s petition highlights the need for swift action from security agencies to address the situation and prevent potential violence. The outcome of the petition and the actions taken by the security agencies will be crucial in maintaining peace and stability in Kebbi State and the wider region.
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