Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has suspended the Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto of Tsafe local government area of the state, Aliyu Garba Marafa, for turbaning a repentant bandits’ leader who was once declared wanted in the state.
The notorious bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, was on Saturday turbaned as Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani), an act that stirred diverse reactions on social media.
However, the Zamfara government, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe on Sunday night condemned the act and ordered the immediate suspension of the Emir.
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.”
