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Danmalikin-Gidangoga said Lawal must collaborate with Matawalle to tackle the security challenges facing the state.

Stop playing blame game against Matawalle - Ex- commissioner tells Gov Lawal | Pulse Nigeria

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<h2>Alhaji Ibrahim Danmalikin-Gidangoga, a former Zamfara Commissioner for Information, has called on Gov. Dauda Lawal to stop playing the blame game against the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle.</h2>

Danmalikin-Gidangoda, therefore, urged the Governor to tackle the security challenges in the state.

In a statement he issued in Gusau on Friday, the former commissioner condemned the recent attacks on Matawalle by Lawal.

He said that such comments in the media by Lawal against his predecessor, Matawalle, have no value to the development of the state.

Danmalikin-Gidangoga said Lawal must collaborate with Matawalle to tackle the security challenges facing the state.

“The two leaders should collaborate to ensure the success of the ongoing anti-banditry operations in the state by the Federal Government.

“I think Gov. Lawal should stop the blame game on unnecessary issues, and let him focus on the development of the state.

“The Federal Government is making great efforts as regards the fight against insecurity.

“The state government must also use its machinery like the Community Protection Guard (CPG) judiciously towards ensuring peace and stability in the state,” he explained.

According to him, Matawalle should be commended for the recent achievements recorded in the anti-banditry fight not only in Zamfara but in the entire North-West region.

Danmalikin-Gidangoga said, “I am calling on Gov. Dauda Lawal to set politics aside and collaborate with Matawalle and the security agencies to restore peace and stability in the state.

“I think the security issue is a collaborative responsibility, therefore, it is beyond personal interest,” he added.

The former commissioner further said that the Federal Government has made notable strides in tackling insecurity, especially through its targeted efforts to combat banditry in Zamfara and the North-West.

He said that since the inauguration of the ongoing military operations in the region by Matawalle, bandits’ activities had drastically reduced.

Danmalikin-Gidangoga said, “The ongoing operations neutralised key bandit leaders in the North- West including the wanted Halilu Sububu.

“I enjoin our gallant troops to sustain their efforts in restoring peace and stability in the country.

“I think Matawalle is doing the needful, the security agencies are making great success in tackling banditry activities not only in Zamfara but in the whole North-West.

“Gov. Lawal should focus on the interest of the state, the major needs of Zamfara citizens are security, peace and stability.”

He called on Lawal to stop shifting unnecessary blame against Matawalle.

“Matawalle as the Minister of State for Defence is doing the needful, all we need to do is to support him irrespective of any political differences,” the former commissioner urged.

<h3>Gov Lawal accused of sabotaging Matawalle's anti-banditry efforts</h3>

Similarly, The Centre for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has dismissed claims of court cases against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, calling them baseless attempts to derail his fight against banditry.

The group, led by Barrister Napoleon Otache, revealed at a press conference that it found no evidence to support the allegations after examining court records.

According to Otache, the accusations are part of a smear campaign orchestrated by Zamfara State Governor Lawal.&nbsp;

"These allegations are entirely unfounded and baseless," Otache stated, adding that Governor Lawal is attempting to undermine Matawalle's success in combating banditry to further his political ambitions.

The CTJ accused Governor Lawal of funding banditry to position himself as a 'saviour' ahead of the 2027 elections.&nbsp;

"Lawal hopes to keep Zamfara destabilised to manipulate public opinion," Otache alleged.

Former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle and his successor, Dauda Lawal. [Channels TV}

Stop playing blame game against Matawalle - Ex- commissioner tells Gov Lawal

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