Matawalle’s aide rejects claims of assassination plot by Shinkafi
Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a senatorial aspirant, has accused Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, of plotting to kill him. Shinkafi alleges that there have been multiple attempts on his life, including incidents in Gusau and Abuja. He also claims that Matawalle has petitioned him to the EFCC and accused him of sponsoring terrorism. Yusuf Idris, Matawalle’s former media aide, has denied all allegations, calling them baseless.
Key takeaways
- Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi claims Bello Matawalle has made several attempts to eliminate him for political reasons.
- Shinkafi alleges an attack at a mosque in Gusau and another attempt at his Abuja residence involving a woman with a weapon.
- He says Matawalle accused him of misusing government funds and sponsoring terrorism, which Shinkafi denies.
- Shinkafi believes his decision to contest in the senatorial primary angered Matawalle.
- Yusuf Idris, Matawalle’s former media aide, dismissed all allegations as false and intended to tarnish the minister’s image.
