A book titled 'A Kingdom in Crisis: KABI in the 19th Century' was launched on Saturday in Argungu, Kebbi State. The event recorded sales exceeding N300 million, according to organisers. The book, authored by the late Muhammad Bello Alkali, was originally submitted as a Master's thesis. It explores the political and social dynamics of the Kabi Kingdom during the 1800s. Copies were sold directly to attendees at the launch. No official statement was released on how many copies were purchased or by whom. The book is now available for public distribution.