Matawalle Reaffirms FG’s Commitment To Defeating Banditry

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has reassured communities affected by banditry of the Federal Government’s determination to end insecurity and other forms of criminality across Nigeria.

Matawalle, who is a former governor of Zamfara State, gave the assurance in Kaduna on Saturday during an interactive meeting with former members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, former commissioners, cabinet members and special advisers who served during his administration.

Security dominated discussions at the meeting, with Matawalle stressing that protecting lives and property remained the primary responsibility of any serious government.

“Security of lives and property is the major concern of every serious government in any country. That is why the APC-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has focused strongly on securing the nation.”

The minister said President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to national security was evident in his frequent engagements and consultations on security matters within and outside the country.

Matawalle also urged the former political appointees and other supporters to mobilise communities across Zamfara and beyond in support of the Tinubu Again Movement ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Earlier, leaders of the various groups represented at the meeting commended Matawalle for maintaining what they described as a strong political structure since his tenure as Zamfara governor from 2019 to 2023.

They said despite his current national assignment as a member of the Federal Executive Council, Matawalle had continued to enjoy significant support across Zamfara State.

The leaders pledged their support for President Tinubu’s administration, saying the success of the President would translate into success for them and their supporters.

They also commended Matawalle for what they described as his concern for the welfare and aspirations of his political supporters.