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Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by politicoNG(op): 8:53pm On Nov 20, 2025
Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Dealing With Banditary and Kidnapping" To Kebbi

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU ASKS MATAWALLE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, TO MOVE TO KEBBI OVER SCHOOLGIRLS' ABDUCTION

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state.
 
Matawalle, who was formerly governor of Zamfara State, was asked to remain in the state to monitor security efforts to secure the release of the abducted students.
 
Gunmen abducted 24 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State, around 4 am on Monday.
 
Matawalle, who is expected to arrive in Birni-Kebbi on Friday, gained some experience in dealing with banditry and mass kidnapping during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.
 
On 26 February 2021, armed bandits abducted 279 female students aged between 10 and 17 at the Government Girls Science Secondary School, a boarding school in Jangebe, in Zamfara State. The bandits released all the hostages on 2 March 2021.
 
President Tinubu had postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, as he awaited further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.

Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 20, 2025
Source

Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by VOsimhen144(m): 8:58pm On Nov 20, 2025
Senkasa:
Nigeria is in bad shape. Pray for Nigeria
wake up, Nigeria don’t need prayers.
Nigeria need action
Let’s leave social media and come out in action with one voice

Tinubu must resign
Tinubu must not be re-elected
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by bluepreek(m): 9:00pm On Nov 20, 2025
VOsimhen144:
wake up, Nigeria don’t need prayers.
Nigeria need action
Let’s leave social media and come out in action with one voice
what has happened to your voice grin. It seems you've finally realized that your lord and personal savior,Lamidu cownu isn't coming back sad. Hence,your brain has returned to factory settings
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by HgAkpobomeEr: 9:01pm On Nov 20, 2025
The minister should have been there since.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by SpaceX: 9:01pm On Nov 20, 2025
Today Tinubu signed the chaos coming for Nigeria is going to be heavy....
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by aariwa(m):
Failures think real life maters are like kunle Afolayan movies…bunch of jesters and jokers , never serious with national issues …a useless disgraced country
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by omoredia: 9:04pm On Nov 20, 2025
Hehe he knows all of them nah. A criminal knows other criminals

Lev 26: 17
I will set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies; those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even when no one is pursuing you.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Flame333: 9:04pm On Nov 20, 2025
We must win second term....


Karma the bitch
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by BobbieZion(m): 9:05pm On Nov 20, 2025
You mean the one that aided Bello Turji?
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by MEGAWATCH: 9:06pm On Nov 20, 2025
Tinubu the Area Scatter.....

You have already earned us the name, Disgraced Country.



Continue.


Devil's in leadership position.


😈😈😈😈😈
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by WhizdomXX(m): 9:06pm On Nov 20, 2025
Matawalle ke. The bandit enabler.
EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC Former Aide
The whistleblower, whose identity SaharaReporters is withholding for security reasons, spoke in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, detailing a sprawling web of political, financial, and operational links between Matawalle and terror kingpins in Zamfara State.

A former senior aide to Nigeria’s Defence Minister and former Zamfara governor, Bello Matawalle, has accused him of continuing to maintain direct contact with notorious terrorist commanders whom he allegedly funded, equipped, and politically mobilised during his time as governor.

The "mobilisation" had included providing “36 brand new Hilux vehicles” and buying stolen livestock from bandit groups.

The whistleblower, whose identity SaharaReporters is withholding for security reasons, spoke in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, detailing a sprawling web of political, financial, and operational links between Matawalle and terror kingpins in Zamfara State.

The former aide revealed that these connections have continued even after Matawalle became President Bola Tinubu’s Minister of Defence.

According to the source: “I was appointed as SA to the Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle. My village is among the areas affected by banditry activities. So, my role as SA gave me the opportunity to meditate between the government and bandits.” His role, he said, exposed him to the inner dealings between the Matawalle administration and terror leaders.

“These appointments gave me the chance to know many of these terrorists and their activities,” he said. He alleged that Matawalle now wants to silence him “because I knew all the atrocities he carried out with bandits during his tenure as Governor.”

Buying Stolen Cows Directly From Bandits
The former aide claimed the governor routinely purchased rustled cattle from terrorists at discounted prices, especially during festive seasons.

He said bandit leaders complained that when they took stolen animals to the market, owners often identified them, prompting Matawalle to buy directly.

“He uses to buy rustled animals from bandit with cheaper rate during sallah festive season… he decided to buy directly from them. And he bought them at flat rate… N150,000 each.”

He alleged that Matawalle regularly invited bandit commanders into Government House despite their involvement in killings, kidnappings, and mass displacement.

“He used to invite bandits to the Government House Zamfara during his tenure and discussed even political issues with them and how they would compel the communities to vote for him for the second tenure.”

He bought 36 brand new Hilux vehicle to the bandits leaders in Zamfara State including Kachallah Turji and late Halilu Sububu among others.” According to him, the people of Shinkafi were aware of these dealings: “Even the people of Shinkafi Zamfara State they are aware.”

Continued Contact As Defence Minister
The source said Matawalle’s relationship with terror leaders has continued even after joining Tinubu’s cabinet.

“After he left the office as governor and his appointment as minister of defence, it is suprise that he is chatting these people. They always contact him for help.”

He specifically named one notorious commander: “There was one Bello Tugoje… they use to communicate through Whatsapp. The same guy is very close to the minister. And he was in Zamfara State payroll during his tenure as governor.”

He added that Matawalle still communicates with notorious terror kingpins: “He also communicates with Bello Turji and Kachallah Haru Dole via Whatsapp.”

Election Influence And 2027 Plans
The former aide claimed the minister maintains the relationships for political leverage. “Those of us that are close to him, we are surprised why would a minister be doing this but it is clear why he is holding them.”

He alleged that Matawalle used bandit groups to secure votes in 2023 and intends to do so again in 2027. “Because they are still using them during political periods and 2027 election is coming.”

He added that many terrorists voted for the ruling APC on Matawalle’s orders: “Many of these terrorists voted for APC in 2023 because the minister was the governor and he told them to vote for APC and Tinubu also won them, because of their votes.”
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Fonyen: 9:07pm On Nov 20, 2025
Omotosho no Sabi law.

Omotosho no Sabi law
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by grandstar(m): 9:07pm On Nov 20, 2025
I think Tinubu signed a deal with the Devil.

I suspected he must have had a deal with Matawalle for support to ensure bandits did not scuttle the elections in areas where they hold sway in exchange for this post.

He isn't qualified for this post in anyway.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by dododawa1: 9:08pm On Nov 20, 2025
Northern has big problem








No be today it started
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by TRUSTEDGUY: 9:08pm On Nov 20, 2025
Are we surprised? President Tinubu has fail his supporters woefully . Imagine the action of a sitting president to terrorist
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by SpaceX: 9:09pm On Nov 20, 2025
They know themselves probably they carried out the mission together...
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by michoim(m): 9:09pm On Nov 20, 2025
Nonsense. All this empty praises of 'minister in mass kidnapping', will get things to nowhere. ..
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by hatchy: 9:09pm On Nov 20, 2025
Senkasa:
Nigeria is in bad shape. Pray for Nigeria
Go and meet Daddy GO.

China, Japan, Germany, Canada.....they all prayed for 50 days and 50 nights before they arrived where they are today.
Let's keep it up. Praying Mantis.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by WriterX(m): 9:09pm On Nov 20, 2025
So he is going to pay dialogue and pay ransom.

He is only adding fuel to fire.

Imagine every terrorist knows that they have direct access to the president dial. Imagine the power to think the whole president of the country will send someone to talk with me each time.

Damn!

What a country!!!
When 2027 comes again, let us forget all of this and vote for gala and malt.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by ThorOdinson:
No be this matta guy wey dey frolic with bandits that year
Wey him Cv no get weight wey be defense guy.
The guy wey dey buy stolen cow from bandits
Wey still get bandits WhatsApp number.

Omo
This Tinubu move dey feel like
Yo matta
Oya go talk to your boys
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by wifeesnatcher(m): 9:11pm On Nov 20, 2025
what credentials does mattawale has to be minister of defense if not that those behind terrorism handpicked him for Tinubu to be made minister



mattawale is more of a minister of special duties than such powerful portfolio
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Streetinvestor2: 9:11pm On Nov 20, 2025
What are they talking about here.They have sentenced Kanu so insecurity has ended.
They should stop disturbing us
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Teenaira: 9:11pm On Nov 20, 2025
VOsimhen144:
wake up, Nigeria don’t need prayers.
Nigeria need action
Let’s leave social media and come out in action with one voice

Tinubu must resign
Tinubu must not be re-elected
By God's grace, you will be alive to celebrate the second term of Tinubu in 2027. God has sent Tinubu to help rebuild Nigeria and that he shall do.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by iwaeda: 9:11pm On Nov 20, 2025
Minister of banditry negotiations. Nigeria we hail thee. grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Chegesnd: 9:12pm On Nov 20, 2025
Now I understand!
These ones are experts in Banditry and Kidnapping negotiations, ....... but there are no experts in fighting the insecurity.
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by manmade(m): 9:13pm On Nov 20, 2025
VOsimhen144:
wake up, Nigeria don’t need prayers.
Nigeria need action
Let’s leave social media and come out in action with one voice

Tinubu must resign
Tinubu must not be re-elected
that's not the solution, the sponsors of bandits and insecurity want tinubu out of their way to islamitized Nigeria and we shouldn't fall into their hands
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by manable(m): 9:13pm On Nov 20, 2025
Na now day break useless people
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by MaziObinnaokija: 9:14pm On Nov 20, 2025
cool ok.


FREE MAZI ONYENDU KANU angry angry.
* I wash my ✋️ comot angry* Return back the silver 🪙 💰 🪙 angry sad
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Hoelujohn: 9:15pm On Nov 20, 2025
Senkasa:
Nigeria is in bad shape. Pray for Nigeria
Exactly. It was prayers and statements Israel used in defeating hamas
Re: Bello Matawalle: Tinubu Dispatches "Minister Experienced In Kidnapping" To Kebbi by Christlike01: 9:15pm On Nov 20, 2025
SpaceX:
Today Tinubu signed the chaos coming for Nigeria is going to be heavy....
You can start "kpaing" your people as usual nah,as if anybody cares! Whatever chaos you see is only coming to your land!
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