Zamfara State Governor

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Arewa Group Defends Matawalle’s Call For Self-Defence

July 3, 2022 2:44 pm

A socio-political group which has been identified as the Arewa Development Forum for Peace and Justice, has on Sunday declared its solidarity with Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle over his recent call on Nigerians to legally procure firearms to defend themselves against incessant attacks by terrorists and bandits in Zanfara State.

Alhaji Zubairu A Mustafa who is the esteemed Chairman of the Arewa group had faulted what he described as “the negative reactions” by some Nigerians over the suggestion of Zamfara State governor, bemoans “discouraging comment” by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, and other elites who were …

Saudi-Funded University Gets Land From Gov Matawalle

Gov. Matawalle Replaces Sacked Emir Of Dansadau

May 21, 2022 10:19 am

Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle who is the Zamfara State Governor, has expressly approved the appointment of Alhaji Garba Mohammed S/Kudu who would be replacing the former as the new Emir of Dansadau emirate.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Kabiru Balarebe made this announcement in a press statement issued to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital.

The statement noted that the appointment takes immediate effect.

Recalled that the former Emir, Alhaji Hussein was accused of involvement in banditry activities and was detained in the Government House, Gusau, the State capital.

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Banditry Defend Yourselves, Matawalle To Zamfara Residents

Banditry: Defend Yourselves, Matawalle Tells Zamfara Residents

June 12, 2021 3:34 am

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle has asked residents to defend themselves against bandits.

He spoke during the special prayer session to mark the second year anniversary of his administration.

He said it has become necessary to draw teams of agile youths that would be saddled with the responsibility of crushing criminals.

Matawalle said governors from the northern region had concluded arrangements to come up with detailed plans to tackle insecurity.

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He further pointed out that they are working out modalities that could make traditional rulers pick persons …

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I Have Never Given Vehicles To Bandits – Matawalle

January 22, 2021 6:33 am

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle was furious on Thursday while addressing allegations that he donated vehicles to bandits.

He spoke at an interaction with traditional rulers, religious leaders and security chiefs at the Government House in Gusau, the capital.

Matawalle called the meeting to discuss the spate of insecurity in the State.

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The Governor denied providing logistics to neither operating bandits nor the repentant ones.

The Zamfara helmsman also asked 1 Brigade Commander of the Nigerian Army, Gusau, to mention if he ever made such donations.

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Gov. Matawalle Replies APC On Harbouring Bandits In Zamfara

December 19, 2020 7:12 am

Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has reacted to the utterances credited to All Progressive Congress (APC) that his administration was responsible for criminal activities in the State as it harbours bandits.

According to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on media and public enlightenment, Comrade Zailani Bappa, Matawalle accused APC of fuelling the criminal activities during former Governor Abdul Aziz Yari’s unfortunate eight year tenure.