BY: News Peddlers
The Zamfara State government has suspended the emir of Yandoton
Daji, Aliyu Marafa, after he conferred a traditional title on a wanted
terrorist.
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Aleru, the leader of a gang of terrorists who is notorious for his
ruthlessness, was made the Sarkin Fulani of the emirate.
His
gang has been responsible for several attacks on communities in Katsina and
Zamfara states where their activities are frequent.
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported the decision by the Emirate Council to
appoint Mr Aleru a chief considered one of the ruthless bandits’ leaders
operating in Zamfara and Katsina states.
Secretary of the Emirate Council, Bello Yusuf, told PREMIUM
TIMES that the decision to give the chieftaincy title to Mr Aleru was to ensure
peace returns to the emirate, Tsafe Local Government and Zamfara State.
He noted
that the conferment was done with the approval of the state and local
governments.
But the
governor has reacted in a statement signed by Kabiru Balarabe, the Secretary
Government of the state, the state government said it suspended the emir for
appointing Mr Aleru a chief.
The statement also
dissociated the state government from Mr Aleru’s appointment.
The emir’s younger brother, a
district head, Mahe Marafa, has been asked to temporarily take charge of the
emirate pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter.
Mr Balarabe said a committee has been appointed to investigate
the circumstances leading to the appointment of Mr Aleru.
Members
of the investigation committee include Yahaya Chado (Chairman), Yahaya Mohd –
Kanoma, Muhd Umar, Lawal Abubakar (Zanna), Isa Muhd – Moriki and Musa Garba,
the permanent secretary Ministry of Justice will serve as Secretary of the
committee.
The statement reads: This is to inform the general public 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.
2.
Accordingly, the Executive Governor has approved the appointment of a Committee
to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the Emir. The
composition of the Committee is as follows:
a) Hon. Yahaya Chado Gora = Chairman
b) Hon. Yahaya Mohd Kanoma = Member
c) Hon. Muhd Umar B/Magaji = ”
d) Hon. Lawal Abubakar Zannah = ”
e) Isa Muhd Moriki (Rtd P/Sec) = ”
f) Bar. Musa Garba
SG/PSec. MOJ = Secretary
3. 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.
Signed
Kabiru
Balarabe Sardauna
(Lamidon Kaura
Namoda)
Secretary to
the State Government