Gov Idris raises alarm over emergence of new terrorist group in Kebbi

Kebbi State Governor Comrade Nasiru Idris has raised an alarm about the high presence of a new terror group called “Sai Mallam Terrorists Sects” in Argungu.

The Security Adviser to the State Governor, retired Col. Danladi Ribah, made this known in a goodwill message during a town hall meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police supervising the North West Geo-Political Zone, DIG Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, and stakeholders in security at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday.

Ribah expressed concern about the development but gave an assurance that the state government was in consultations with the security agencies to reverse the situation.

“Without an iota of doubt, ‘Sai Mallam’ adherents are present in multitude in Argungu, who were earlier detected in Zuru but in lesser numbers.”

“Their presence was first detected in Sokoto State, but the Police there were able to contain them.”

“The Governor has adequately continued to provide logistics, material and financial support to all the security services, which have been doing an excellent job to contain, bandits, Lakurawa, Mamudawa and other criminal elements.”

“Lakurawa are coming into Kebbi on hit-and-run invasion from Sokoto State and the Republic of Niger; Mamudawa enter our territory from Kwara and Niger states, while bandits attack Kebbi from Zamfara state.”

“Kebbi State Government is on top of the situation, we shall continue to do whatever is necessary to safeguard lives and property of our people,” Ribah assured.

In a remark, the District Head of Ambursa, Alhaji Isa Haruna Rasheed, admonished Nigerians to stop castigating the nation’s leaders on the problem of insecurity in the federation.

“Stop accusing President Tinubu, Governors and Security Services; the problem of insecurity in the country is a manifestation of our sinful acts against GOD.”

“The issue of insecurity is philosophical and spiritual, GOD is not happy about our deeds in private and public.”

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“We are all sinners, we must repent and seek for forgiveness from the ALMIGHTY LORD, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, the problem of insecurity will wane and disappear subsequently, BY THE GRACE OF GOD,” the traditional ruler preached.

Alhaji Isa further appealed to the Police High Command to increase funding to state commands for operational purposes, saying that the lower cadre of the force is suffering because of inadequate welfare care.

Responding, the DIG supervising the North West Zone, Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, informed the gathering that security is capital-extensive and intensive.

“The Police Force pays salary to personnel promptly without elapsing into the succeeding month.”

“Policemen earn higher salaries than soldiers, but soldiers are being paid allowances which are not accruing to the Police.”

“Our new IG is a man of honour and integrity with sound initiative, he is addressing all issues on Police operations and welfare for personnel, with positive impact.”

“The Police management team has presented a proposal awaiting approval, that will guarantee the sponsorship of four children each, of all fallen policemen who died in active service by the Police Force, from nursery to secondary school.”

“Policemen face challenges and eventualities, we are like time bomb, when a policeman goes out on operation, he’s not sure what will befall him.”

“The wellbeing of policemen and their families is of paramount importance to our incumbent Inspector-General, Olatunji Rilwan Disu,” the DIG narrated.