Matawalle Reaffirms FG’s Commitment To Defeating Banditry

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has reassured the people of Zamfara State and other communities affected by banditry of the federal government’s continued determination to eradicate banditry and other forms of criminality nationwide.

Matawalle gave the assurance in Kaduna at the weekend during an interactive meeting with former members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, former cabinet members and special advisers, other political associates, particularly those who served under his administration between 2019 and 2023
The meeting provided an opportunity for the participants to deliberate on a number of important issues, with security taking the centre stage, political movements and developments in Zamfara.

During the meeting, the minister said the protection of life and property remained the topmost responsibility of any serious government.

He said this accounts for President Tinubu doubling the efforts in building a bridge of peace, unity and political cohesion in the country.

He said, President Tinubu will never overlook issues of insecurity, economic development, peace and unity of the nation, despite political activities and challenges.

“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”. Matawalle maintained.

Matawalle noted that the President’s commitment to national security was evident in his frequent engagements and consultations on security matters, both within and outside the country.

He urged the gathering to mobilise support for the Tinubu Again Movement, charging them to reach out to communities across Zamfara State and beyond to galvanise support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Earlier, leaders of the various groups represented at the meeting commended Mohammed Bello Matawalle for maintaining what they described as a formidable political structure since his tenure as Executive Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.

They noted that despite his current national assignment as a member of the Federal Executive Council, Matawalle had continued to command the loyalty and support of a significant number of people across Zamfara State.

The leaders pledged their total support and loyalty to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed efforts, saying that the President’s success would also translate into their own success.

They further expressed their readiness to market President Tinubu and showcase Matawalle’s leadership, describing him as a leader who had demonstrated concern for the welfare and aspirations of his supporters.