Minister of State for Defence Claims Progress in Nigeria's Security Fight
Defense Minister's Report on Tinubu's Security Strategy: Success is Manifested
In a recent press conference, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, reported substantial successes in Nigeria's battle against insecurity. Matawalle boasted that over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were eliminated in 2024 alone. He also announced that nearly 11,600 criminal suspects were apprehended and over 10,000 weapons were confiscated during the same period.
Matawalle attributed these triumphs to the synergy between various security agencies, notably the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC) which he described as a cornerstone in enhancing cooperation and escalating the crackdown on kidnappers across the nation. The minister asserted that these victories, coupled with President Bola Tinubu's security measures, herald a brighter future for Nigeria and potentially secure Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
Matawalle was not shy in commending Tinubu's economic strategies, particularly the formation of the Ministry of Livestock Development, which he believes will unlock agricultural opportunities in northern Nigeria. According to Matawalle, this initiative has stimulated economic growth and improved the quality of life in the region. He highlighted a decrease in grain prices as evidence of the progress in the government's agricultural policy.
Infrastructure development was another point of praise, with Matawalle citing ongoing road and transport projects as crucial catalysts for economic growth, particularly in the North. Additionally, he expressed support for the recently passed legislation on local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in bolstering governance at the grassroots level and ensuring greater accountability.
Finishing his remarks, the minister expressed optimism about Nigeria's future, arguing that Tinubu's comprehensive reform agenda sets the stage for lasting transformation. With the administration's current pace and accomplishments, a successful re-election bid in 2027 seems increasingly probable.
It's worth noting that while the explicit figures for terrorists eliminated, criminal suspects apprehended, and weapons confiscated are not substantiated, there are ongoing challenges in the North-West region, including high levels of banditry, kidnapping, and possible increased vulnerabilities due to terrorism across borders. On the brighter side, some progress has been made in cybersecurity and economic development.
- With the elimination of over 8,000 terrorists and bandits and the apprehension of nearly 11,600 criminal suspects, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, suggests the successes in Nigeria's security fight may secure President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
- Matawalle has commended President Tinubu's security measures, citing the formation of the Ministry of Livestock Development as a significant stimulus for agricultural opportunities in northern Nigeria.
- Infrastructure development, particularly road and transport projects, has been recognized by Matawalle as essential catalysts for economic growth, specifically in the North.
- The minister supports the recently passed legislation on local government autonomy, believing it will boost governance at the grassroots level and ensure greater accountability.
- Despite ongoing challenges in the North-West region, such as high levels of banditry, kidnapping, and possible terrorism across borders, some progress has been made in Nigeria, including in cybersecurity and economic development.
- Minister Matawalle maintains optimism about Nigeria's future, asserting that President Tinubu's comprehensive reform agenda sets the stage for lasting transformation, potentially increasing the likelihood of a successful re-election in 2027.
