From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi

The government of Kebbi State has described the allegation of having a Hidden Airport in Arugungu forest circulating on social media platforms, for the purpose of air lifting drugs and other narcotics elements as baseless and lie from the pit of hell. 

In a press statement made available to newsmen by the media aide of Governor Nasir Idris,Alhaji Yahaya Sarki said the entire content of the video is falsely fabricated, and aimed at discrediting and tarnishing the good image of Kebbi State and its government.

The statement read “There has never been any such incident of drug trafficking or illegal Airport operation anywhere in Argungu Local Government Area or any part of Kebbi State.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the only existing Airport in Kebbi State is the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi. Argungu does not have, and has never had, any Airport, Airstrip, or related facility.

“Furthermore, all the names and characters mentioned in the video are 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.

“The Kebbi State Government is deeply concerned about the deliberate spread of such falsehoods intended to mislead the public and create unnecessary fear, urging members of the public to disregard this false and mischievous content in its entirety”.