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‘I Swear By The Qur’an’: Ex-Aide Accuses Matawalle Of Shielding Bandits, Using Hit Squads.
According to Nivo News, a former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has leveled grave allegations against his former principal, accusing him of colluding with security operatives, shielding criminal elements, and facilitating engagements with notorious bandit leaders during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The allegations were made by Musa Muhammad Kamara, popularly known as Musa Kamarawa, who identified himself as a former Senior Special Assistant to Matawalle when he governed Zamfara State. Kamara made the claims during an interview with a Hausa-language media outlet, where he provided detailed accounts of events he said occurred while he served in government.
Kamara alleged that Matawalle maintained close ties with certain police officers who allegedly acted on his directives to eliminate perceived enemies while offering protection to selected individuals. He claimed these operatives were used selectively to suppress opposition and secure loyalty.
He further stated that his ordeal began in 2021 when security agencies questioned him over allegations that the Zamfara State Government procured vehicles for bandit leaders. Kamara said the inquiry followed public comments attributed to a cleric, Mallam Murtala Asada, who had alleged that government officials purchased vehicles for prominent bandits, including Bello Turji and Halilu Sububu.
According to Kamara, he admitted during questioning that vehicles were indeed provided, describing the move as part of a strategy adopted by the government at the time to engage armed groups. He claimed responsibility for sourcing replacement vehicles when one reportedly developed mechanical faults, adding that additional Hilux trucks were supplied.
Throughout the interview, Kamara repeatedly swore by the Holy Qur’an to affirm the authenticity of his claims, openly challenging Matawalle to publicly deny the allegations under the same oath if they were untrue.
He also alleged that after he began speaking out, efforts were made to silence him through the use of law enforcement agencies. Kamara claimed he was subjected to what he described as orchestrated media trials, asserting that cases brought against him failed repeatedly in court due to the absence of witnesses and evidence.
Dismissing suggestions that he still maintains ties with the Zamfara State Government or the current administration, Kamara stated that he severed all links with the government immediately after Matawalle left office and has had no dealings with the present leadership.
Kamara further alleged that the case against him was later transferred to the Federal High Court in Abuja, where it eventually collapsed. He claimed the court discharged the matter after prosecutors failed to establish any credible evidence.
Despite the dismissal of the case, Kamara said he remains in fear for his life, alleging that powerful forces want him silenced rather than seeking justice. He maintained that his safety remains uncertain as a result of the allegations he has made public.
As of the time of filing this report, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has not issued any public response to the accusations.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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