Malami’s media consultant condemns kebbi convoy attack, calls for probe
By Victor Okoye
Lily Grace, media consultant to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Wednesday condemned the attack on his convoy in Birnin Kebbi and urged a thorough investigation.
The incident occurred on Monday evening shortly after Malami paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Gwandu.
According to Grace, the attack took place near Malami’s private residence, leaving more than 25 people injured, including at least five with serious wounds.
Several vehicles in the convoy were vandalised, while bystanders and supporters reportedly suffered emotional trauma.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Grace called the ambush “a brazen assault on peace, democracy, and the constitutional right of every citizen to move freely without fear or intimidation.”
“These cowardly acts will neither silence our voices nor weaken our resolve in the pursuit of justice, truth, and democratic accountability,” she said.
She noted that the incident was the second reported attack on Malami or his family since his resignation from the APC on July 2, after which he joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
She stressed that Malami remained committed to serving the people of Kebbi State and Nigeria with integrity, humility, and dedication.
“H.E. Malami condemns in the strongest terms all forms of political violence, thuggery, and intimidation.
“He has always stood firmly for peace, the rule of law, and respect for democratic processes.
“Violence has no place in our democracy, and such actions only undermine the unity and stability of our nation.
“He remains committed to serving the people of Kebbi State and Nigeria with integrity, humility, and dedication.
“He is a peaceful and law-abiding leader who will continue to serve Kebbi with unwavering commitment.”
Grace urged President Bola Tinubu and national security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
She also appealed to Malami’s supporters and well-wishers to remain calm, law-abiding, and peaceful, stressing that the unfortunate incident would not deter his mission of promoting peace, unity, and sustainable development.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi Police Command confirmed that investigations into the attack are ongoing.
Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, said no arrest had been made as of Tuesday, but disclosed that an emergency security meeting had been convened by the state governor.
“We have commenced investigation into the attack, and no arrest has been made yet. The governor convened this meeting to review security developments,” he told reporters in Birnin Kebbi.
Sani added that the violence took place in the GRA area and involved political party members allegedly breaching Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) campaign regulations.
He said party leaders would be summoned and cautioned to avoid further violations, stressing that security agencies were working to prevent escalation ahead of the 2025 elections.
Malami served as Attorney-General of the Federation from 2015 to 2023 under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. (NAN)
Edited by Tosin Kolade
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