Zamfara State former governor and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mattawalle is in fresh trouble.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Ola Olukoyede has vowed to revisit the probe of the N70 billion allegation against him.

EFCC’s acting Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren revealed this following a protest by the Zamfara Alternative Forum at the EFCC headquarters, Jabi, Abuja recently.

During the protest, the group’s spokesperson, Mahmud Abubakar, urged the EFCC to resume its investigation.

Mahmud said: “The Zamfara Alternative Forum urges the EFCC to resume its investigation of former Governor Bello Matawalle over the N70bn fraud uncovered by the commission during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State.”

“This will serve as a deterrent to others considering engaging in corrupt practices in public office, especially in addition to what happened to the humanitarian minister.”

“The mismanagement of public funds has far-reaching effects on the people and the state. It leads to a lack of development, a loss of revenue, and a decrease in the quality of life for the people.”

Reacting to the development, Uwujaren said:

“I want to thank the Zamfara Alternative Forum for doing this peacefully. We like this kind of peaceful protest and initiative by young Nigerians. I want to assure you that, as far as the commission is concerned, nobody is above the law.”

“What the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has done since assuming office is that he has reviewed all the high-profile cases he inherited.”

“And the EFCC Chairman has asked me to assure you that this case, like others, would not be an exception. The case will be reviewed, and the Chairman assures you that something will be done under the law, and no one is above the law and no case shall be swept under the carpet.”

“Be rest assured that this case will be revisited because the EFCC believes that no case should be swept under the carpet. If you have done something wrong and our investigation is able to establish that you have a case, we will proceed with the matter.”