There Is Usually Attacks Whenever Yari Visit Zamfara, Matawalle Accuses Former Governor

Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle has accused his predecessor, Abdulaziz Yari of politicising the life of peoples’ in the state.

It could be recalled that suspected bandits had killed 14 people in Karaye village, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday.

He further alleged that whenever Yari is in the state, there is usually an attack or violence.

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“Three different attacks were launched every time the former governor visits the state and that can’t be coincidence, let there be another attack or violence the next time you set foot in Zamfara so help me God. Politicizing peoples lives will never hold as long as I’m Governor,” He tweeted.

Three different attacks were launched everytime the former governor visits the state and that can’t be coincidence, let there be another attack or violence the next time you set foot in zamfara so help me God. Politicizing peoples lives will never hold as long as I’m Governor. https://t.co/ZnM2UKQSpo

— Dr Bello Matawalle (@Bellomatawalle1) November 22, 2019

The governor had earlier on Thursday vowed to arrest and appropriately deal with Yari, should there be any breach of the peace in the state while he is around.

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“I swear, the next time Yari comes to town and there is a breach of the peace, I will order for his immediate arrest in the state. In fact, if need be, I will lead the arrest myself in his village of Mafara and I am not joking,” Matawalle warned in a statement by his spokesman.