x

Zamfara suspends a third traditional ruler over banditry allegations

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his alleged involvement in banditry.

The suspension came on the heels of Thursday’s attack on Kadawa village in the emirate in which more than 90 persons were allegedly killed by bandits.

Head of Service and Acting Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, stated in Gusau on Saturday that the governor also set up a committee to investigate the allegations.

The committee has Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, a former deputy governor in the state as Chairman.

Members of the committee are Alhaji Mukhtar Anka, also a former deputy governor in the state, Alhaji Faruku Dosara, Leader of the State House of Assembly, retired DIG Mamman Tsafe and Alhaji Yusuf Zugu.

Representatives of the Police, the DSS and the NSCDC are also members, while Alhaji Musa Shinkafi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Security and Home Affairs, will serve as Secretary.

The committee has three weeks to submit its report.

Our correspondent reports that the suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, brings the number of traditional rulers suspended in Zamfara over their alleged involvement in banditry to three,

The Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar and the District Head of Nasarawa Mailayi, Alhaji Bello Kiyawa, had earlier been suspended over the same issue.

Alhaji Balarabe also stated that Gov. Matawalle on Friday urged communities in the state to rise and defend themselves against all forms of attacks. 

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

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...

Bichi Pensioners Elect New Executives

By Jabiru Hassan The Bichi Local Government chapter of the...

NDLEA Arrests Suspect With 9kg Cannabis Worth Over ₦10m Along Zaria-Kano Road

By Jabiru Hassan Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

FG, States, LGCs Share N2.001 Trillion From A Gross Total Of N3.836 Trillion For The Month Of July 2025

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Federation Account Allocation Committee...

Attack on Katsina Mosque, Killings Condemnable, Speaker Abbas Mourns Worshippers

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun The Speaker of the House...

IADI Alleges Plot to Hijack Kafe Green Area Land

Alleges compromise by FCDA Executive Secretary and staff, using...

TCN Takes Anti-Vandalism Campaign to Edo Communities

By Jabiru Hassan The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has...

Muslim Ummah Urged to Love Prophet Muhammad

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Chief Imam of Buhari Dan Shehu...

Sokoto NUJ Council Discusses Pending Issues at Congress

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto The Sokoto State Council of the...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img