Bandits in Zamfara: Gov Lawal Asked to Explain Source of Video Attempting to Indict Matawalle
- Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT) has accused Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal of having connections with bandits
- The group also questioned the source of a video attempting to link Governor Lawal's predecessor and minister of state defence Bello Matawalle, to banditry
- CUAT called for an investigation into Governor Lawal's alleged connections with bandits and his handling of the security crisis in the state, demanding a comprehensive explanation from the governor
Abuja, FCT - A civil society organization, Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT), has accused Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal of having connections with bandits operating in the state.
At a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, July 23, CUAT spokesperson Comr. Obinna Francis alleged that Governor Lawal has been providing protection, benefits, and favours to bandits, leading to a surge in attacks in the state.
Source: UGC
The group claimed that bandits are now using more advanced weaponry than previously seen.
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Gov Lawal questioned over video indicting Matawalle
CUAT also questioned the source of a video attempting to link Matawalle to banditry.
The group cited the video released by a notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, supposedly implicating the minister as the handiwork of the governor.
"This alarming revelation has sparked widespread concern and scrutiny, prompting questions about the potential collusion between political figures and criminal entities," he added.
"A pertinent inquiry arises regarding the circumstances under which the spokesperson of the Governor of Zamfara State was the first to view the video, raising suspicions about their possible connections with the bandits," Francis said.
Lawal vs Matawalle: Group calls for probe
The group called for an investigation into Governor Lawal's alleged connections with bandits and his inability to address the security crisis in the state.
CUAT also criticised the governor for allegedly abandoning his duties and celebrating in Enugu State while the security situation in Zamfara deteriorated.
Francis demanded that Governor Lawal provide a comprehensive explanation to the people of Zamfara regarding his relationship with bandits and outline concrete measures to address the escalating crisis.
"We firmly believe that this situation warrants a heightened scrutiny of the current governor's actions, rather than solely focusing on the past administration's tenure," Francis said.
Stop linking me with banditry in Zamfara - Matawalle
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Matawalle called on his political opponents to stop linking him to the activities of the bandit leader, Turji.
He accused factions within the Zamfaras state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of distorting security narratives to tarnish his reputation.
The minister was reacting to a viral audio-visual clip suggesting his involvement in banditry, describing it as poorly produced and misaligned.
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