The Kebbi Police Command has dismissed claims by the state chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, that nine local government areas of the state were ungovernable.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafi’u Abubakar, said this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.
“The attention of the Kebbi Police Command has been drawn to a press release credited to the Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Kebbi Branch, alleging that nine local government areas are ungovernable and further calling for a boycott of courts within the state.
“The command wishes to categorically debunk this claim as false, misleading, and grossly irresponsible.
“At no time or circumstance has any part of Kebbi become ungovernable or inaccessible to law enforcement or judicial authorities.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the command wishes to clarify that the abduction of Mr Isiaku Danjuma, a legal practitioner based in Kebbi but an indigene of Ibeto, Niger, occurred in Ibeto, Niger outside the jurisdiction of Kebbi State,” he said.
Abubakar stated further that the victim had travelled from Niger to Abuja and merely joined the bus provided by the Kebbi Government for those attending the investiture ceremony of Hudu Lawan, SAN.
He added that on the return journey, the lawyer alighted at Kontagora and proceeded to Ibeto, where he was unfortunately abducted.
The image-maker quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Bello Sani as assuring residents of the state that Kebbi remains safe and secure, and that law-abiding citizens should go about their lawful duties without fear.
He further urged anyone with useful information that could assist the police in the ongoing effort to combat crimes to come forward with credible intelligence through established channels.
‘Grossly irresponsible, misleading’ – Police refute NBA’s claims over insecurity in Kebbi