A former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Argungu and Zuru Emirates of Kebbi State.

In a short video released in Birnin Kebbi, Malami criticised the government’s inability to safeguard lives and property.

“I wonder how the federal government is not doing enough to protect the lives and properties of citizens, let alone the state and local governments,” he said.

He stressed the need for urgent action across all levels of government. “It is high time we expressed our concern so that the federal, state, and local governments will be proactive in ensuring the security of the people.”

Malami warned against politicising security matters, expressing grave concern over recent attacks in the Zuru community, which he said resulted in the loss of more than 200 lives.

“Security issues should not be politicised,” he said. “Strange systems of insecurity have emerged in Kebbi, which are very disturbing and alarming.”

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While condoling with the people of Kebbi State, Malami emphasised the urgent need for improved security.

He highlighted ongoing threats in different regions. “Lakurawa continue to hold communities in the Argungu Emirate to ransom, while bandits destabilise the people of Kyebu and Tadurga in the Zuru Emirate.”

“Lives are being lost, the rights of the people are being violated, and their wealth is being destroyed.” Malami Said.