We’ll end insecurity before November 2024, defence minister assures
The federal government has promised to put an end to the security challenges bedevilling the country before the end of 2024.
The state minister of defence, Bello Matawalle, disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa.
“God willing, from now to November of 2024, all security challenges will be overcome,” he said.
He stated that the government was adopting strategies and a proactive approach to combat bandits before they strike in order to end the menace.
He stated that the measures that have been adopted include pre-empting the gunmen in their homes before they attack and crush them.
Mr Matawalle, who has been in a political feud with his successor, Dauda Lawal, since his governorship election loss, stated that despite the magnitude of the security challenges of the state, “the governor of the state has never contacted Badaru and me or asked to meet with us on the security of his state.”
The minister added that many governors whose states are suffering from insecurity were cooperating with the federal government to overcome it.
“Therefore, I am calling on my governor to seek the cooperation of the security forces and the federal government because he cannot do the job alone.
“He should not mind what is between me and him, he should mind the people of Zamfara State. Put aside all politics and let unite to find a solution for the state,” he implored.
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