Police operatives storm Zamfara ex-Gov’s house, recover over 40 cars
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The former House of Representatives member and former governor, though being accused of looting at home in Zamfara, is believed to be lobbying Tinubu in Abuja to be appointed into the Federal cabinet.
Zamfara State government has explained the operation of the Nigeria Police Force that led to the recovery of vehicles looted by the former state Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
In the early hours of Friday, the police operatives stormed the residence of the former Governor, where over 40 vehicles were impounded.
Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, in a statement he issued Friday in Gusau, revealed that the police had acted on a court order and a search warrant was obtained for the operation.
“Recall that the Zamfara State Government has communicated officially to former Governor Bello Matawalle and his Deputy to return all the missing vehicles within five (5) working days.
“We also lodged an official complaint with the Police on overriding public interest on wasteful looting of valuables including official vehicles.
“Consequently, the Police sought a search warrant which was duly given by the court and hence raided Matawalle’s residence in Gusau, Maradun Local Government, and another unidentified hideout.
“Over 40 vehicles were recovered including Three bulletproof vehicles and Eight SUVs.
“We want to reaffirm our commitment to recover all that belongs to the people. Our common resolve is to rescue and rebuild Zamfara. Recovering the proceeds of crime and public assets is a critical part of our rescue mission.
“We want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm as we continue to record massive improvements in the areas of security and the lingering water scarcity in the state,” the statement by the Spokesman of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Idris, said.
According to our Correspondent, former Governor Bello Matawalle left and has not returned to the state since he lost a re-election bid as governor.
The DEFENDER reports that he has, however, been sighted in pictures holding meeting with the current President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Abuja. Tinubu rose to power on the platform of Matawalle’s political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former House of Representatives member and former governor, though being accused of looting at home in Zamfara, is believed to be lobbying Tinubu in Abuja to be appointed into the Federal cabinet.
