A viral video recently surfaced in which notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji accused Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence and former governor of Zamfara State, of supporting terrorists during his governorship. This allegation has intensified scrutiny of Matawalle’s tenure.
In response, the Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT) has raised serious concerns about Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, accusing him of having ties with bandit groups. CUAT’s spokesperson, Comr. Obinna Francis, criticized Lawal for allegedly failing to address the growing banditry in the state and for reportedly engaging in celebratory activities while security deteriorates.
Francis highlighted a controversial video that implicates Matawalle, questioning how Lawal’s spokesperson accessed the video first and suggesting possible collusion. He also criticized Lawal for neglecting his duties and demanded that the governor provide a detailed explanation and address the worsening security situation in Zamfara.
CUAT has called for a thorough investigation into Lawal’s actions and connections, stressing the need for transparency and effective measures to combat the escalating banditry.