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By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
The Special Adviser to Kebbi State Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, has described as untrue a misleading and malicious video circulating on social media platforms, alleging the discovery of a “Hidden Airport” in the Argungu Forest purportedly used for cocaine smuggling activities in the State.
While speaking to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi he said the entire content of the video was false, fabricated, and aimed at discrediting and tarnishing the good image of Kebbi State and its government, stressing that there had never been any incident of drug trafficking or illegal Airport operation anywhere in Argungu Local Government Area or any part of the State.
Sarki said the only existing Airport in Kebbi State, Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport existed in Birnin Kebbi, pointing out that all the names mentioned in the video were fictitious, and “there are no official records or investigations by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), or any other security agency to support such baseless claims.”
He further said: “Kebbi State Government is deeply concerned about the deliberate spread of such falsehoods intended to mislead the public and generate unnecessary fear. The public is therefore strongly advised to disregard this fake and mischievous content in its entirety.
“Kebbi State Government under the able leadership of Comrade Dr.Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu remains a peaceful and law-abiding administration and is committed to transparency, good governance, and cooperation with all federal security and anti-drug agencies in its domain.”
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