Only God can bring insecurity to an end - Minister Matawalle

Author: Amos TaunaPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Only God can bring insecurity to an end - Minister Matawalle

Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, stated that only God can ultimately end insecurity in the country. He urged collective efforts, prayers, and warned politicians against exploiting the situation. Recent school attacks in Oyo and Borno resulted in abductions of dozens of students.

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