The police have recovered no fewer than 40 vehicles from the residence of former Governor Bello Matawalle.
The vehicles recovered included 3 bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) allegedly looted by the former governor, according to Zamfara State government
In a statement issued on Friday night in Gusau, the Spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the Police acted on a court order and a search warrant was obtained for the operation.
The statement read in parts: “Recall that the Zamfara State Government has communicated officially to former Governor Bello Matawalle and his Deputy to return all the missing vehicles within five (5) working days.
“We also lodged an official complaint with the Police on overriding public interest on wasteful looting of valuables including official vehicles.
“Consequently, the Police sought a search warrant which was duly given by the court and hence raided Matawalle’s residence in Gusau, Maradun Local Government, and another unidentified hideout.
“Over 40 vehicles were recovered including Three(3) bulletproof vehicles and Eight SUVs.
“We want to reaffirm our commitment to recover all that belongs to the people. Our common resolve is to rescue and rebuild Zamfara. Recovering the proceeds of crime and public assets is a critical part of our rescue mission.
“We want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm as we continue to record massive improvements in the areas of security and the lingering water scarcity in the state.”
It could be recalled that in the early hours of Friday, The Nigeria Police Force stormed the residence of the former Governor, where over 40 vehicles were impounded in his Gusau and maradun residence in the State.
