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Zamfara: Emir of Zurmi suspended over alleged involvement in banditry

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad.

His suspension follows the killings in Kadawa village, including allegations levelled against the Emir.

Protesters, had,  in May burnt a section of the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, lamenting that security agents and the Emir, Atiku Abubakar, were not doing enough to protect them from incessant bandit attacks in the area.

Governor Matawalle, in a statement announcing the suspension of the Emir , added that Alhaji Bello Suleiman (Bunun Kanwa) is to take charge of the Affairs of the Emirate immediately.

The statement, signed on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, added that a Committee has been set up to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate.

Those in the committee, according to the statement, included Former Deputy Governor Ibrahim Wakkala (Chairman); Former Deputy Governor, Mukhtar Ahmad Anka; Zamfara State House Leader, Faruku Musa Dosara, among others.

The Committee is eexpected to complete its assignment and submit a report within three (3) weeks

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