Shinkafi dismisses allegations against Matawalle, says Turji is mentally deranged

Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a former Zamfara State governorship candidate, has warned wanted bandit leader, Kachalla Bello Turji, that the long arm of the law will soon reach him.

Shinkafi released a statement on the platform of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, saying the criminal is struggling as the military chases him down.

Shinkafi released the statement in reaction to a recent video released by Turji, where the bandit claimed to have received support from some top Zamfara politicians, including former Governor Bello Matawalle.

Shinkafi said the story was concocted and fabricated by a mentally deranged terrorist feeling the heat of a military onslaught.

He noted that Turji is just a mere murderer long wanted by the military and will be captured to face the full weight of the law for crime against the fatherland.

On the allegation that arms were stored in Zamfara State Government House, he said the Zamfara Government House has no armory or arms and ammunition facility.

“All arms recovered or submitted by repented bandits were handed over to security agencies and proper inventory taken,” Shinkafi, who served as a special adviser to the former Governor, said in a statement on Tuesday, July 23.

He said the Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle would discharge his duties without fear or favor and restore national security, safety, and peace essential for sustainable development.

“The current synergy amongst security agencies in the fight against terror is an eloquent testimony of Matawalle’s leadership acumen and political savvy,” it added.

“It is this laudable synergy and cohesion amongst security agencies in intelligence sharing and taking the fight to bandits’ camps that provoked attacks on the minister.”

Before the recent video, the bandits had released other videos in which they attacked or praised some political leaders, including the incumbent governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal.

Shinkafi urged members of the public to ignore the ranting, saying it was that of a deranged terrorist seeking public attention.

He commended security agencies for their patriotism in the war against terror and for upholding the territorial integrity of the nation.