JUST IN: UN-WCD safety report recommends sack of Matawalle as Nigeria’s minister of state for defence
A report by the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) has really helpful the removing or redeployment of Bello Matawalle as Nigeria’s minister of state for defence.
This was disclosed by Florida state consultant and chairwoman of the UN-WCD, Kimberly Daniels, in an announcement on April 14, 2026.
The report examined the implications of Nigeria’s safety management following assaults throughout the 2026 Easter interval that left dozens of Christians useless in Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa states.
It stated the violence focused non secular congregations throughout Palm Sunday and Easter companies and expressed concern over retaining Matawalle in workplace.
These embrace allegations of complicity with bandits throughout his tenure as governor of Zamfara state, claims of harbouring bandit leaders, and issues over lack of related safety expertise.
“The outcomes of the evaluation urge President Tinubu to ‘look inward’ and take away components that compromise nationwide safety,” she stated.
She stated the report really helpful the removing or redeployment of Matawalle to revive the integrity of the defence ministry.
Daniels additionally known as for a clear investigation into allegations of high-level complicity with banditry and improved safety for susceptible communities.
She urged the USA authorities and worldwide companions to extend diplomatic stress to make sure accountability for these accused of aiding terrorism.
She added: “Based mostly on the referenced report, the assaults in opposition to believers in Northern Nigeria are allegedly protected by management from the within.
“The best type of terrorism an individual can expertise is terror that comes from ‘homegrown acquainted enemies.’
“When the individuals you belief to guard you’re employed undercover with others who need to hurt you, it should be devastating!”
“My brothers and sisters in Nigeria are martyred as a result of they collect to worship Jesus, whereas most Individuals don’t perceive how valuable our non secular liberty is and the protections that include it. Publishing this press launch is the least factor I can do.”