“Only God Can End Insecurity” – Matawalle Urges National Unity Against Terrorism.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has said that only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges, while stressing the need for collective efforts by security agencies and citizens to restore peace across the country.

His remarks come amid renewed security concerns following recent attacks and abductions in parts of the country, including Oyo and Borno states.
In Oyo State, gunmen reportedly attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. Similarly, armed groups were said to have invaded schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, kidnapping 42 pupils.

Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa, Matawalle described the security situation as a national challenge that requires the cooperation of all Nigerians.

“It’s disheartening, and we must all rise to ensure that security agencies and Nigerians work together to end insecurity in the country. Insecurity does not discriminate based on political affiliation or religion. It can affect anyone,” he said.

The minister urged political actors to refrain from exploiting the security situation for partisan interests, insisting that insecurity should not be used as a tool to score political points.

“That is why we have urged the opposition to stop using insecurity to incite people. It is a challenge that can happen to anyone, and no Nigerian is happy about it. Unfortunately, some members of the opposition appear pleased with the situation.

“They do not care about the people. What matters to them is portraying the government as a failure for their own political interests and deceiving people into believing they alone can end insecurity,” he said.
Matawalle maintained that while security agencies continue to intensify operations against terrorists and criminal elements, divine intervention remains essential.

“It is only God that can bring an end to this insecurity, alongside our collective prayers and efforts. It should not be used as a tool to condemn others or score political points,” he added.

The minister also alleged that some individuals were circulating old and misleading videos on social media in an attempt to create the impression that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had failed in addressing insecurity.

“There are fake and recycled videos being circulated, some dating back to the Jonathan administration and others from countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, yet they are being presented as incidents that occurred under this administration. That is not true,” he stated.

According to him, security operatives have remained committed to tackling insecurity across the country and have been directed to deal decisively with terrorists and other criminal groups.
“Our security operatives are working tirelessly across the country. We have directed them to decisively deal with terrorists, but this is not a challenge that can disappear overnight.

“Even some of the world’s powerful nations have battled insecurity for years and are still confronting it,” Matawalle said.

He appealed to Nigerians to continue supporting security agencies and praying for peace, expressing confidence that ongoing efforts would eventually yield lasting results.

“We ask Nigerians to continue praying for us and supporting efforts to bring this challenge to an end,” he said.

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