The Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigeria Police has moved against Arc Kabiru Ibrahim, the self-proclaimed President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), detaining him and members of his factional executive council over allegations of impersonation, criminal intimidation, threats to life, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The development follows a petition filed by the Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi-led leadership of AFAN, accusing Kabiru Ibrahim of repeatedly violating a Court of Appeal judgment that barred him from parading himself as president of the association. Despite the ruling, Ibrahim allegedly continued to appear at public events, feature on television programmes, and issue statements on social media in the name of AFAN, actions the petitioners say have fueled renewed tension within the organisation.
Sources within the FID disclosed that Ibrahim had also planned an illegal election in Karu, organised unauthorised agricultural programmes, and sought to participate in federal government farmer-intervention activities—moves described as deliberate attempts to undermine the court order.
Several others linked to the alleged violations were also detained for questioning, including Mohammed Magaji Getado, who emerged “winner” of the controversial Karu election; Femi Oke, accused of circulating provocative social media images; and Bassey Iwang, Sadiq Modibo, Daniel Obiora Okafor, Sani Abubakar-Kofarmata, and Alh. Idrith Ya’u Maiunguwa, all alleged to have acted in defiance of the court ruling.
The prosecution team, led by CP Omale Ola, reportedly confronted Ibrahim for breaching the terms of his earlier bail, which explicitly forbade him from claiming the AFAN presidency or participating in any AFAN-related activities.
One of the more dramatic twists came when Magaji Getado celebrated his “election victory” on social media—sharing the content with former Minister of Communications, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami—an action that triggered further unrest among AFAN members.
The offences under investigation fall within Section 53(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. Police authorities have now concluded preliminary processes, and the matter is being forwarded for prosecution.
This latest development marks a new chapter in the long-running leadership crisis shaking the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, underscoring the fierce struggle for control of one of the country’s most influential agricultural bodies.