FLASHBACK: How Tinubu’s Minister Designate, Matawalle As Zamfara Governor Donated Hilux Vehicles, Millions Of Naira To BanditsOne of those nominated by President Bola Tinubu for ministerial positions, Bello Matawalle donated about 15 brand new Hilux vehicles to leaders of 'repentant' gangs of bandits while serving as governor of Zamfara state.It, however, deferred the confirmation of three nominees whom it said were awaiting security clearance.
It was also revealed that the former governor approved millions of naira to be given to the 'repentant' bandits as compensation. But despite the accord, communities in the state were frequently attacked and residents kidnapped and/or killed. “Those bandits have different groups, so if they say they repent, the governor will give them a Hilux vehicle but unfortunately they are now using the vehicles to carry out attacks,” a top military officer familiar with the negotiation had told SaharaReporters.