APC IN ZAMFARA STATE URGES THOSE POLITICIZING SECURITY ISSUES FOR POLITICAL REASONS TO DESIST 28-10-24
By Sadiq Aminu The All Progressive Congress APC in Zamfara State has urged those politicizing security issues just for political reasons to consider the importance of human life and to desist.
The Publicity Secretary of the Party in the State, Yusuf Idris Gusau stated this in a statement made available to Africa247 correspondent in Gusau.
Alhaji Yusuf Idris Gusau said as citizens of Zamfara State and the northwest, they are proud with the efforts of the Ministry of Defence in the ongoing onslaught against bandits in the region as success is being recorded with most of the major roads and towns that were not motorable before are now opened by the Nigerian military under the operation fansan Yamma.
According to him, People of Sabon Birnin, Isa, Goronyo and Gundumi forest also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring peace in their areas.
He said, all the roads linking Sokoto and Zamfara are now free from bandits attacks following the operation Fansan Yamma under the coordination of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
“Likewise, the road which starts from Kaura Namoda to Dauran, Zurmi and Gurbin Bore linking Katsina and the Republic of Niger border has now been opened by the operatives”
“Even the notorious bandits hitherto occupied Gusau – Funtua road has been witnessing a very coordinated military operation in the past four days and appreciable success is being recorded as large number of bandits were neutralised.
Yusuf Idris maintained that, the operatives of operation Fansan Yamma have been provided with modern technological equipments which help in sustaining the success and the continued onslaught.
“What is now needed from the citizens is prayers for the success of our gallant troops to completely eliminate the criminals and restore permanent peace in the affected states, region and the country at large”
He further stated that, the president, Ministers of Defence and Service chiefs are working hard to restore peace in the northwest region and the country in order to make life easier and successful where economic activities will thrive for upcoming generations.
The other security organisations like Police, DSS, Civil Defence and the rest are currently doing the needful which needs to be sustained and continued through collaboration to salvage the country.
“Vindictiveness has virtually become a common phenomenon in the annals and corridors of Zamfara government house, a creation they have since employed to fight who seemed to be their only major threat and enemy, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle but this has abruptly been truncated by the office of the National Security Adviser in the Presidency which has been conducting discreet investigation over the frivolous allegations levelled against the Honourable Minister especially by the PDP led administration under governor Dauda Lawal who does it directly or sponsored such slanders against the Minister”
According to the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, “allegations against the Minister were thoroughly investigated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and found to be baseless
“The NSA’s investigation concluded that the allegations against Matawalle were “mere fabrications, As far as I know, most of those things are just mere allegations”
So the Dauda’s whose house have now fallen like a pack of cards must bury their heads in utter disgrace and shame for lying to the people of Zamfara, apologize to Matawalle, the APC and the people of Zamfara and concentrate on bringing good governance which is what our people need”
I particularly want to commend the focused leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for listening to the people and going ahead to direct for an investigation into accusations against his cabinet member with a view to taking drastic action like he did before, had this minister Matawalle been found wanting.
I also wish to appreciate my boss, former Zamfara governor and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle for exhibiting maturity throughout the unwarranted allegations and his steadfastness to remain focused on his assigned responsibility which he discharges with passion, effectively and efficiently.
Nigerians should be the judge in this matter and question how Zamfara government rented crowd to protest at the national assembly and the EFCC headquarters as well as the use of paid journalists and media houses to distract the Minister at the crucial time he is fighting hard to bring an end to all the security challenges especially armed banditry facing the nation in order to bring the most desired peace.