Police Recover Over 40 Vehicles From Zamfara Ex-Governor’s Residence

On Friday, the Nigerian Police Force raided the home of Bello Matawalle, the recently-resigned governor of Zamfara State, and seized almost 40 vehicles.

Sulaiman, Bala Idris, the spokeswoman for the state governor, Dauda Lawal-Dare, confirmed the development in a statement, revealing that the police carried out the operation in accordance with a court decision and a search warrant was acquired.

“Recall that the Zamfara State Government has officially communicated to former Governor Bello Matawalle and his Deputy to return all the missing vehicles within five (5) working days,” the statement said in part.

“We also lodged an official complaint with the police on overriding public interest on the 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.”