A United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, has called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove or redeploy Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, amid rising insecurity in the country.
Daniels, a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, made the call in response to recent killings in parts of Nigeria, particularly attacks reported during Palm and Easter periods in states such as Plateau, Nasarawa, and Kaduna.
She expressed concern over the security situation, stating that many Nigerians are demanding concrete action rather than political statements from the government.
The lawmaker also referenced allegations linked to Matawalle’s time as governor of Zamfara State, including claims of connections with bandit groups and issues surrounding ransom payments.
As part of her recommendations, Daniels urged the Nigerian government to review its leadership within the defence ministry, conduct transparent investigations into alleged complicity in insecurity, and strengthen protection for vulnerable communities.
She further called on international partners, including the United States and the United Kingdom, to apply diplomatic pressure to ensure accountability for individuals accused of aiding terrorism.
Daniels said her position was influenced by concerns raised by Nigerians and her personal connection to the country, adding that the situation requires urgent attention.
