A group, Peace Movement Zamfara chapter, has strongly condemned those calling for the removal of the Minister of State for defence, Bello Matawallen Maradun, describing it as senseless. The chairman of the group, comrade Garba Sarki made this known to our correspondent in an interview in Gusau, capital of the State during the weekend. He […]
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly condemned what he describes as a “vicious media campaign” aimed at discrediting the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing the allegations linking him to banditry as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode dismissed the accusations that Matawalle sponsored bandits during […]
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sought the corporation of Niger Republic to end banditry in the North West. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin-Magaji in Gusau. Matawall, who met with President Mohamed Bazoun of the Republic of Niger, resolved to explore more […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, on Friday, said the Federal Government’s proposed legal framework on mining would end banditry in the state. Matawalle in a statement signed by Malam Yusuf Idris, his Director-General Media Public Enlightenment and Communication, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for setting up the committee. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Jan. 18, 2022, to hear suit, seeking the removal of Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara and other lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to all Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the parties had joined issues in the […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State says dialogue and reconciliation remain most plausible solutions to banditry and other security challenges. Matawalle told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja that dialogue and reconciliation of bandits had yielded alot of results since he assumed office as the governor of Zamfara. He said that the […]
Governor Bello Matawalle has raised the alarm over the increasing insecurity in Zamfara State. Matawalle said the insecurity in Zamfara State is worsening at an alarming rate, stressing that It was clear that some invincible hands are plotting evil against his people. The governor disclosed this at the weekend after confirming bandits attack on Kadawa […]
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that his administration will deal decisively with bandits and their sponsors terrorising the state. Matawalle made his position known in a statewide broadcast he made in Gusau on Saturday following renewed attacks by the hoodlums in the state. Bandits in their hundreds riding on motorcycles had attacked Kadawa […]
The governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, has directed the state’s police and other security services to carry out President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to shoot anyone in possession of illicit weapons on sight. The president issued the order in March, when criminal activity in the state was at an all-time high. Matawalle claimed only law enforcement […]
By Success Nwogu A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has raised the alarm that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, and his Abia State counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu; a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode and a former Senator representing Adamawa South Senatorial Constituency, Senator Grace Folashade Bent, would […]
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, on Friday, explained why his administration is negotiating with bandits, saying the option remains the only solution to the insecurity in the North-West region. The governor, who disclosed this through the state Commissioner of Information, Mr. Ibrahim Dosara in Kaduna, revealed that at least there are almost 30,000 bandits in […]
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, on Sunday said he had many revelations to make about the attack on Government Girls’ Secondary School, Jangebe on Friday, when over 300 students were abducted. The governor, who stated this when 17 Emirs in the state paid him a sympathy visit over the abduction of the schoolgirls, said Nigerians […]
The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has said not all bandits who terrorise parts of the state and other neighbouring states are criminals. The governor says most of the bandits take up arms due to the injustice meted on them by some members of the society. The governor stated this on Thursday after meeting […]
The governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle says the 344 schoolboys abducted from government Science secondary school Kankara, Katsina state were released with no ransom paid to their kidnappers. The governor told Daily Times that the release of the adducted students were secured through the help of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) […]
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has promised to reinstate strict sentences for reckless driving in the state, Daily Times gathered. His decision was hinged on the ghastly motor accident that took the lives of 15 supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. The accident happened […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state on Sunday, announced his administration’s readiness to train and engage about 700 youths in community policing across the state. Matawalle made the disclosure while addressing people at his Maradun country home, as part of activities lined up for this year’s Eid-El Fitr celebrations. The governor, who said that 50 […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has approved the appointment of Prof. Mu’azu Gusau as the substantive vice-chancellor of the Zamfara state University, Talata-Mafara. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Higher Education, Alhaji Abdullahi Gurbin-Bore, and made available to journalists in Gusau on Sunday. Gurbin-Bore said the governor […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state says the state government has reviewed its strategies with the military in the fight against armed bandits in the state. The governor stated this in a statewide broadcast on Monday night, urging citizens in the state not to panic over the resurgence of banditry in the midst of the […]
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State is set to bestowed with the prestigious award as “Security Icon of the Year” for 2019 by TheNigerian News Group. Since taking over the helm of affairs from Abdul’aziz Yari on May 29, Mr Matawalle earned wave review for his unorthodox, progressive and charismatic leadership style, especially in the […]
The Zamfara Government, says it will provide adequate and efficient testing equipment in the laboratories of its health facilities to ensure proper blood transfusion in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yahaya Kanoma, gave this hint in Gusau on Friday at a one-day training organised by a group, ‘Saving One Million Lives Programme’ for […]