Nigerian group protests defense minister over alleged ties to bandits, demands investigation.

Members of the APC Akida Forum protested at Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters, demanding an investigation into Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, over alleged ties to bandits. The group submitted a petition in response to accusations by Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, who claimed Matawalle sponsored bandits and misappropriated funds. The protesters urge an independent probe to protect national security and the integrity of President Bola Tinubu's administration.

November 12, 2024
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