Zamfara Suspends Emir For Giving 'Repentant' Bandit Leader Traditional Title

Following the public outrage over the the conferment of traditional title of Sarkin Fulani on a notorious terrorist, the Zamfara State government has suspended the Emir of Birnin-Yandoto, Alhaji Aliyu Garba.

A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, which announced the suspension, also said a committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the turbaning of the repentant bandit has be constituted.

The statement, however, distanced the state government from taking part in the ceremony.

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The statement, therefore, directed the district head of Birnin-Yandoto to oversee the affairs of the Emirate pending the suspension of the Emir.

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