The Kebbi State Government has pushed back against claims that it's neglecting communities under bandit attack. Ahmed Idris, chief press secretary to the governor, issued the denial on behalf of the administration.
Opposition figures have alleged that certain communities face abandonment in the face of armed gangs and militant groups. The government said this narrative misrepresents its approach to tackling the security crisis.
Idris stressed that security operations involve sensitive strategies and intelligence work that can't always be made public. He argued that the absence of public announcements about government action doesn't mean the state is doing nothing.
Governor Nasir Idris remains committed to protecting residents and addressing insecurity across the state, the statement said. The governor works daily on security challenges and partners closely with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
The government aims to create conditions where residents go about their daily lives safely, farmers access their fields without fear, and communities operate with greater peace of mind. It stressed that this requires more than public grandstanding.
Idris said those treating the security situation as a political issue should show more responsibility in their remarks. Tackling insecurity demands cooperation, smart planning, intelligence gathering, and sometimes confidentiality rather than broadcasting every move.
The statement called on Kebbi residents to demand facts instead of sensationalism from commentators. The government remains determined to support security agencies and use its constitutional authority to build lasting peace, stability, and development statewide.
