Ex-Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, narrowly escaped another violent attack on Friday when his convoy was ambushed by suspected political thugs in Argungu, Kebbi State.
Eyewitnesses claimed that the attackers, clad in APC-branded shirts and armed with weapons, targeted vehicles in Malami’s convoy and hurled abusive words at his supporters. Fortunately, no lives were lost.
This marks the second such incident in a month, following a previous attack on Malami’s convoy in Birnin Kebbi during a condolence visit. The repeated assaults have triggered concerns about rising thuggery in Kebbi’s political landscape, once known for relative calm. 
Public reactions on social media reflect growing alarm at the deepening culture of violence linked to partisan affiliations. Analysts warn that unchecked attacks could erode Kebbi’s fragile peace and further polarize the political atmosphere.
Security agencies are now under pressure to probe the attack, safeguard political actors, and curb the trend before it escalates.
