Zamfara Governor accuses former Governor, now Defence Minister, of banditry involvement and misappropriating funds.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has accused former Governor Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, of involvement in banditry and misappropriating funds. Lawal claims Matawalle's administration was lenient towards bandits and suggests he resign to address these allegations. In response, former adviser Sani Shinkafi defends Matawalle, calling Lawal's accusations politically motivated and urging him to focus on governance instead of spreading misinformation.

September 19, 2024
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