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By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide 

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has several notable achievements in his career, particularly in his current role and as the former Governor of Zamfara State. Here are some of his key accomplishments:

As Minister of State for Defence:

- *Enhanced Security*: Matawalle highlighted the Nigerian Armed Forces' significant progress in combating insurgency, banditry, and other security threats since the current administration took office.
- *Reducing Insecurity*: He noted a decrease in reports of oil theft, bunkering, piracy, and kidnapping, attributing this to the efforts of the Ministry of Defence.
- *Key Statistics*: Under the current administration, over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were killed, 11,600 criminals arrested, and more than 10,000 weapons recovered in 2024.
- *Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC)*: Matawalle emphasized the establishment of MAAKFC, which has improved strategic coordination in the fight against kidnapping.[¹](https://leadership.ng/tinubus-second-term-victory-assured-matawalle/) [²](https://defence.gov.ng/2024/12/08/our-success-story-is-huge-matawalle/)

*As Governor of Zamfara State (2019-2023):*

- *Governance*: Matawalle served as the 5th Governor of Zamfara State, implementing various policies and programs during his tenure.

It's worth noting that Matawalle's tenure as Governor has also been marked by controversy, including allegations of corruption and links to banditry.

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