The Kebbi State Police Command says its investigation into the activities of a group popularly known as “Sai Malami” has not established any terrorism-related offences or claims that the group is a designated terrorist organisation.
Bashir Usman, the command’s spokesman, said in a statement on Friday, “The police was aware of reports alleging the group’s resurgence in parts of Argungu Local Government Area and had commenced investigations using actionable intelligence to verify the claims.”
The command said that individuals arrested and prosecuted in Zuru in February 2026 were investigated for alleged criminal offences, not terrorism. It added that items recovered from the suspects included suspected counterfeit currencies of various countries, including the Nigerian Naira, United States Dollar, CFA Franc and Libyan Dinar, as well as suspected ritual or occult objects and other related materials.
Usman further explained that no firearms were recovered from the suspects during the investigation, reiterating the command’s commitment to combating all forms of crime and maintaining law and order across the state. He added that anyone found engaging in criminal activities would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
To aid ongoing investigations and enhance public safety, the command advised members of the public to remain calm and support security agencies with credible information.
The clarification followed growing concern on social media and reports claiming that the “Sai Malami” group had resurfaced in Argungu Local Government Area as a terrorist organisation. The reports also referenced the February 2026 arrest of suspected members in Zuru Emirate, fuelling speculation about alleged links to terrorism.
The police further explained that investigations into the February arrests did not establish terrorism-related offences, saying that the suspects were prosecuted over alleged criminal activities involving counterfeit currencies and suspected ritual items.
The command said the current investigation was aimed at verifying the fresh claims and identifying anyone involved in criminal activities, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing unnecessary panic.
