Zamfara: Bandit Leader turbaning, Emir suspended

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Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto of Tsafe local government area of the state has been suspended for turbaning a notorious repentant bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, as Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani).

The State Government released a statement by the Secretary to the State, Kabiru Balarabe, on Sunday night.

The statement reads, “This is to inform the general public that the Zamfara State Government has dissociated itself from the alleged turbaning of a Sarkin Fulani by the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area.”

“In this regard, the State Executive Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON (Shattiman Sokoto), has directed for suspension of the Emir with immediate effect.

“Accordingly, the Executive Governor has approved the appointment of a Committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the Emir.

“In the meantime, Alh. Mahe Garba Marafa, who is the District Head of ‘Yandoto is hereby assigned to take charge of the affairs of the Emirate.

It was reported that well over 100 bandits were present at the ceremony on Saturday. The bandit kingpin called Ada Aleru the Sarkin Fulani by the Emir of Yandoto.

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