‘Kebbi not under siege’ — State Government claims

Kebbi State Government has dismissed claims that the state is under siege, insisting that ongoing security challenges do not reflect a collapse of law and order across the state.

Reacting to an article titled “Kebbi Under Siege: A Governor Without a Plan,” in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Yahaya Sarki, the government described the assertion as exaggerated and inconsistent with realities on the ground.

According to the statement, schools, markets and government institutions are functioning across the state, while farming activities continue in many communities.

The government also rejected claims that Governor Nasir Idris lacks a security strategy, maintaining that security remains one of the administration’s top priorities. 

Kebbi State Government has dismissed claims that the state is under siege, insisting that ongoing security challenges do not reflect a collapse of law and order across the state.

Reacting to an article titled “Kebbi Under Siege: A Governor Without a Plan,” in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Yahaya Sarki, the government described the assertion as exaggerated and inconsistent with realities on the ground.

According to the statement, schools, markets and government institutions are functioning across the state, while farming activities continue in many communities.

The government also rejected claims that Governor Nasir Idris lacks a security strategy, maintaining that security remains one of the administration’s top priorities.

The statement also highlighted the state government’s role in efforts that led to the release of abducted schoolgirls from Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, describing it as evidence of the administration’s commitment to addressing security incidents.

While acknowledging the existence of security challenges, the government maintained that Kebbi was not under siege and urged the public to disregard narratives capable of creating panic and undermining ongoing efforts to improve security.

It reiterated its commitment to supporting security agencies and implementing measures aimed at protecting lives and property across the state.