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BBNaija star Saskay criticises Defence Minister Bello Matawalle over his silence on soldiers killed by terrorists

BBNaija star Saskay criticises Defence Minister Bello Matawalle over his silence on soldiers killed by terrorists
**Naija Defence Minister Under Fire from BBNaija Star Saskay** In a recent development, former Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Saskay, has expressed her disappointment at the silence of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on the recent deaths of three top military officers in Borno State. The three commanding officers, Major U.I. Mairiga, Lt-Col Umar Faruq, and Lt-Col S.I. Iliyasu, lost their lives in separate terrorist attacks across the state within the last week. Their deaths have sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from Nigerians across the country. However, instead of paying his respects to the fallen soldiers, Minister Matawalle chose to celebrate the defection of Zamfara governor, Dauda Lawal, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move has not gone down well with Saskay, who believes that the Minister failed in his duty to acknowledge the sacrifices of the officers. According to Saskay, the Minister's priority should be to address the insecurity in the country, rather than engaging in partisan politics. She expressed her frustration on her social media account, stating that the Minister's silence on the soldiers' deaths is a sign of his failure to lead the country's military sector. The incident has sparked a national conversation on the country's security challenges and the need for leaders to prioritize the welfare and safety of the country's military personnel. While the Defence Minister has been criticized for his silence on the issue, some have defended him, saying that his role as a Minister of State for Defence does not necessarily require him to speak on every security issue. However, for many Nigerians, Saskay's criticism of the Minister's actions is a timely reminder of the need for leaders to put the nation's security above partisan interests.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context