Zamfara State Government has suspended the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area, Aliyu Garuba Marafa, for conferring a chieftaincy title to a notorious bandit leader, Ado Aleiro.
This was announced in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Sardauna, in Gusau.
The statement says the government disassociate itself from the alleged turbaning of the of the notorious bandit leader as Sarkin Fulanin ‘Yandoto.
Apart from suspending the emir, Governor Bello Matawalle approved the appointment of a Committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the Emir.
The committee has Yahaya Goro as chairman and Musa Garba as secretary, Members are Yahaya Kanoma, Muhammed Magaji, Lawal Zannah, Isa Moriki.
The statement explains that Alhaji Mahe Garba Marafa, who is the District Head of ‘Yandoto to take charge of the affairs of the Emirate in the meantime.
News of the turbaning ceremony along with photos went viral, generating outcry and outrage over the weekend.
Abdulrazak Kaura
