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Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, on Wednesday, said repentant bandits were instrumental in the release of the about 300 Jangebe schoolgirls abducted by bandits in the state last week.
According to him, repentant bandits held talks with their unrepentant counterparts and were able to secure the release of the schoolgirls.
He spoke on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme monitored by
The PUNCH.
When asked to narrate how the schoolgirls were released, Matawalle said, “Zamfara has a very vast area and we have borders with different states like Niger, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Katsina. When it (the abduction) happened, I spoke with the security agents and they went together with the repentant bandits to the place where these guys (abductors) promised to bring the children.
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I accept Buhari’s no-fly order, Zamfara has no airport –Matawalle
Kayode Oyero
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, says he accepts the “no fly zone” order of the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
Matawalle spoke on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme monitored by
The PUNCH.
“The decision of Mr President on the no-fly zone, I accept it and I agree with that…People don’t even know that Zamfara does not have an airport. So, the states that have airports and are encountering this kind of situation, what happens to them?” the governor asked.
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Governor Bello Matawalle says he is not at variance with the Federal Government regarding the declaration of ‘No-Fly Zone’ in Zamfara.
“This decision that was taken is very very good and what all Nigerians are looking for is how the bad elements can be flushed out from all corners of the country,” Matawalle stated on Channels Television Politics Today.
The governor said contrary to claims making the rounds, he is not intimidated by anyone; adding that the order is not something to be worried about.
The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno, had on Tuesday said President Buhari approved the declaration “No-Fly Zone” in Zamfara, as part of efforts to tackle the security challenges in the state.