Birnin kebbi: Lily Grace, media consultant to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has condemned the attack on his convoy in Birnin Kebbi and called for a thorough investigation. The incident occurred on Monday evening shortly after Malami paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Gwandu.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, 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.’ She emphasized that these acts will not silence their voices nor weaken their resolve in the pursuit of justice and democratic accountability.
Grace highlighted that this 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 reiterated Malami’s commitment to serving the people of Kebbi State and Nigeria with integrity and dedication.
She urged President Bola Tinubu and national security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure justice is served. Furthermore, she appealed to Malami’s supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, stressing that the incident would not deter his mission of promoting peace and development.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi Police Command confirmed ongoing investigations into the attack. Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, stated that no arrests had been made as of Tuesday, but an emergency security meeting was convened by the state governor to address the situation.
Sani noted that the violence occurred in the GRA area involving political party members allegedly breaching campaign regulations. He mentioned that party leaders would be cautioned to prevent further violations, with security agencies working to prevent any 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.