…….Matawalle Over Alleged Links To Bandit Kingpins
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a suit compelling the Nigerian government to investigate former Zamfara State Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, over alleged connections to banditry operations in the region.
The suit, filed by human rights activist Abubakar Dahiru and marked as FHC/ABJ/CS/1434/2024, names President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the Inspector General of Police as defendants.
In court, the plaintiff, represented by counsel, Mr Ojonimi Apeh, argued that it is crucial for President Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police to investigate the activities of bandits and kidnappers in Zamfara.
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