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KEBBI GOVERNOR’S AIDE SUSPENDED FOR BRINGING SNAKE TO GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Kabir Sani-Giant, the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Power and Politics, has been suspended with immediate effect by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suspension was announced by the APC secretary in Kebbi State, Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Sunday. According to Muhammad-Kimba, Sani-Giant’s suspension was due to an incident on February 8, where he brought a snake to the Government House, causing panic among dignitaries, statesmen, and officials. The APC secretary stated that Sani-Giant’s conduct could embarrass and discredit the party, and that his actions violated the APC’s constitution. Muhammad-Kimba emphasized that the party deemed Sani-Giant’s behavior as “offensive and embarrassing.” He added that the suspension would remain in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated. As Muhammad-Kimba noted, “His suspension remains in place pending further investigation and possible disciplinary action, which could lead to expulsion if repeated”.

TERRORISTS TARGET TELECOM WORKERS IN KEBBI, KILLING FOUR

A group of terrorists linked to the Lakurawa group launched a deadly attack on a construction site in Gumki village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victims were employees of a leading telecommunications firm, Airtel, who were installing a surveillance mast for the Nigeria Immigration Service. According to the police, four people lost their lives in the attack. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed that three of the victims were Airtel staff, while the fourth was a local resident. The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, swiftly responded to the incident by deploying additional tactical teams to the area. CP Sani charged the teams to take decisive action against the suspected bandits responsible for the attack. In a meeting with local residents, CP Sani appealed for their cooperation and assistance in providing relevant information to aid the police in their response. The police have evacuated the bodies of the victims to Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi. This latest attack comes just a week after the same terrorist group killed two police officers in the area, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.