x

Governor Matawalle Suspends Emir Of Zurmi in Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad.

This follows the killings in Kadawa village and allegations levelled against the Emir.

Protesters, earlier in May burnt a section of the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, lamenting that security agents and the Emir, Atiku Abubakar, were not doing enough to protect them from incessant bandit attacks in the area.

The state governor in the statement announcing the suspension of the Emir added that Alhaji Bello Suleiman (Bunun Kanwa) is to take charge of the Affairs of the Emirate immediately.

The statement was signed on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe.

Also, a Committee has been set up to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate.

Those in the committee include Former Deputy Governor Ibrahim Wakkala (Chairman); Former Deputy Governor, Mukhtar Ahmad Anka; Zamfara State House Leader, Faruku Musa Dosara, among others.

The Committee is given three weeks within which to complete its assignment and submit a report.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

How arrest of celebrity influencer becomes image albatross to GTBank

On May 2, 2025, social media in Nigeria was...

Nigeria, Gambia Renew Commitment To Foster Ties on TourismBy Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), and the Republic...

MDCAN Vows To Address Pay Disparity In Federal, State Owned Health Institutions 

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Medical and Dental Consultants Association...

Prosperity Cup 2025: Adaka FC Emerge Kolga LGA Champions

Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaAdaka FC Football Club of Kaiama have...

Edo governor plays host to Delta Speaker, members in Benin

By Anne Azuka Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ...

Sokoto State to Strengthen Partnership With European Union 

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed...

SOKOTO L-PRES Project Organizes Training On Productivity And Technology Adoption 

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img