Residents of Gulumbe village in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have appealed to Governor Nasir Idris to intervene urgently to stop what they described as the forceful takeover of their farmlands.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the community’s spokesperson, Abubakar Tafidan-Gulumbe, said the villagers were shocked when a man identified as Mustapha Sani-Zauro arrived with heavy machinery and began clearing their lands without consulting traditional leaders or obtaining the community’s consent.
“For generations, we have cultivated these lands, inherited from our forefathers. Suddenly, this man appeared and started clearing our farms without prior notice,” Tafidan-Gulumbe said.
He claimed that when confronted, Sani-Zauro allegedly said he was acting on behalf of members of the Governor’s family. Tafidan-Gulumbe, however, dismissed the assertion, expressing confidence that Governor Idris — whom he described as a man of integrity — would not endorse such actions.
“We reject this claim outright,” he said. “We are confident that Governor Nasir Idris would never sanction illegal activities or allow his family to be associated with them.”