KEHINDE FAJOBI
The Zamfara State government has suspended the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area, Aliyu Marafa, for conferring a chieftaincy title to a “notorious bandit leader”.
The suspension was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Sardauna, in a statement on Sunday.
Ado Aleru, who was wanted for various crimes of kidnapping and banditry, was turbaned as Sarkin Fulani (Chief of Fulani) of Yandoto Emirate by the emir.
News and photos of the turbaning ceremony since going viral, have been generating public outrage.
Governor Bello Matawalle also approved the appointment of a Committee led by Yahaya Goro as chairman to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the emir.
Other members of the committee are Musa Garba as secretary, Yahay Kanoma, Muhammed Magaji, Lawal Zannah and Isa Moriki.
The statement also said, “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”.