From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Kebbi State caucus in the National Assembly has urged security agencies to focus on national security and be drawn to partisan issues.
The caucus, which spoke at a press briefing,in Abuja, was reacting to a petition allegedly written by the former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, accusing Kebbi governor, Nasir Idris, of allegedly importing political thugs into the state.
The senator representing Kebbi Central, Senator Adamu Aliero, who spoke on behalf of the caucus, dismissed the allegations as baseless and implored the security agencies to invite Malami to substantiate his claims.
The lawmakers expressed support for the Kebbi governor, and the All Progressives Congress ( APC) led government, noting that they are united in their resolve to deliver good governance to the people.
“Kebbi remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria today, owing to deliberate investments in security, collaboration with security agencies and the overwhelming support of our patriotic citizens.
“It is important to note that the state Governor has demonstrated great Capacity and performance in the Security sector above all expectations and this is responsible for the Peace that the state has enjoyed compared to other states since the Governors assumption of Office.
“The Caucus further urges security agencies to focus their efforts on genuine threats to national security and not be drawn into partisan theatrics. We reaffirm our unwavering support for all security agencies working tirelessly to keep our borders safe and our communities peaceful.
“This sort of negative narratives are designed to undermine the efforts of the security agencies. We urge you not to be deterred. We also urge you to invite to invite Malami to substantiate his allegations.
“As elected representatives of the people of Kebbi State, we stand solidly behind Governor Nasir Idris and the APC administration. Together, we remain committed to delivering good governance, strengthening democracy and protecting the peace and dignity of our state,” the caucus stated.
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