Don’t use inflammatory language against government’ – Matawalle warns Nigerians

Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, has strongly warned Nigerians not to use derogatory words against their government.

In a statement released by the ministry’s director of information and public relations, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle issued the warning in Abuja in light of some remarks made without caution emanating from certain regions of the nation because of the security issues there.

“These remarks are sharp and harmful, and they have the potential to heighten tensions and spark violence in our dear country,” he declared.

He said that in addition to having the ability and political will, President Tinubu is working nonstop to improve and safeguard Nigeria.

The minister also listed the different measures the government had implemented to safeguard citizens’ lives, liberty, and property in addition to reshaping and modernising the country’s economy.

According to him, the president has prioritised citizen safety by providing the Nigerian military with the tools it needs to perform at its best. The service chiefs have also been tasked with restoring the security services’ capacity.

“The president recently gave his approval for the formation of a committee comprising federal representatives and state governors to investigate, among other things, the potential for creating state police to assist in monitoring criminal activity,” he continued.