Dr. Matawalle issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation.

In addition, the Minister expressed deep concern over the dangers posed by such rhetoric.

“It is both reckless and irresponsible for a former public servant of Amaechi’s standing to incite Nigerians against their own government,” Dr. Matawalle said. “At a time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working tirelessly to address the challenges facing the nation through various reforms that are yielding results.

It is absurd, preposterous and shameful for anyone to exploit the genuine situation of our citizens for selfish political gain.”

The Minister further reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commitment to safeguarding the peace and security of every Nigerian, warning that any attempts to destabilize the country through incitement will not be tolerated.

“We will not allow anyone to fuel violence or manipulate the prevailing situation of our people. Let this serve as a final warning to Amaechi and his cohorts,” Dr. Matawalle stated emphatically.

Matawalle cautioned Amaechi not to cast  aspersions on government genuine intentions for the  people. It is expected that Amaechi joins hand with the Government to move the country forward ,rather he chose to stay aside with myopic assertions.

This visit, mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, aims to bolster efforts in eradicating banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities destabilizing the region.

According to a statement by Henshaw Ogubike, director Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Matawalle reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating insecurity.

“As directed by Mr. President, I am back to Sokoto state to assure the people of this great region of our commitment to achieving all necessary yardsticks in the fight against insecurity. We will never leave you alone and I assure you, we will win this war against bandits and those supporting them to unleash terror against our people,” he said.

As part of his mission, the Minister expressed optimism about ongoing military operations in the Northwest. “I am optimistic that our gallant troops will continue to record successes through Operation “Fansan Yamma” as we intensify our fight against these criminals.”

Dr. Matawalle also called for cooperation from political leaders across all parties, urging them to support President Tinubu’s efforts. “We must collaborate with all stakeholders in this region to achieve our target. The federal government will continue to boost the morale of our soldiers and security agencies in this fight.”

Furthermore, the Minister warned the bandits and their supporters that the government will not relent in its efforts. “We will never be intimidated or spare these criminals. We will not allow them to breathe or move freely. No matter how they try to blackmail or propagate mischief against our operations, we will remain unwavering in securing the lives and properties of our people.”