The Deputy National President (Northwest) Nigeria Youth Organization (NYO), Nasir Doka, has criticized the politicization of the worsening security situation in Zamfara State, warning that it will do more harm than good to the state and those perpetuating such acts.
During a press briefing in Abuja, Mr. Doka responded to allegations made by notorious bandit leader and terrorist Bello Turji. Turji accused the former Zamfara State Governor and current Minister of Defense ( State), Hon. Bello Matawalle, of being responsible for the escalating security crisis in the state. Turji claimed in a viral video that Matawalle sponsored known bandit leaders and funded their activities under the guise of negotiations, thereby contributing to the ongoing bloodshed and killings.
Nasir Doka dismissed these allegations as laughable and frustrating, stating, "For God's sake, how can people stoop so low as to politicize these important matters of life and death?"
He condemned the accusations as a vain and childish attempt at cheap blackmail. "This is cheap blackmail. If Bello Matawalle pampered bandits and supported them, what exactly is this government doing to curtail them? Are the bandits not killing people now? We are experiencing the worst of the crisis over the last year. Who is now pampering the bandits?" Doka questioned.
Doka further highlighted the inconsistency in Turji's claims. "Come to think of it, why is Bello Turji angry at Matawalle if truly Matawalle pampered bandits? Bello Turji is the leader of the bandits, and he's angry that Matawalle pampered other bandits? Isn't that questionable?" he asked.
He emphasized that Turji, as a bandit leader, should be the last person to blame anyone for banditry in the state. Doka pointed out that Matawalle utilized all necessary tools available to him as a governor to combat banditry and cattle rustling in Zamfara.
Doka called on the current state leadership to fulfill its responsibilities and stop playing politics with people's lives. "This is an open acceptance of failure on the part of the state government. The government should wake up to its responsibilities and stop the blame game. Clearly, Bello Turji is their boy; they should tame him. Enough of all the bloodshed," he concluded.
Tags
News