The Zamfara State government has suspended the Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto of Tsafe local government area of the state, with immediate effect for turbaning a notorious repentant bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, as Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani).
The bandit was conferred with the traditional title of Sarkin Fulani on Aliero in a colourful ceremony last Saturday.
Aliyu Marafa was put on administrative leave after he turbaned Aliero as the Sarkin Fulani (Chief of Fulani) of the Yandoto Emirate.
The public’s reaction to the news of the turbaning ceremony was one of outrage and outcry.
Aliero, who was declared wanted by the Police, is suspected of killing hundreds of people and burning villages.
A government statement by the Secretary to the State Government of Zamfara state Kabiru Balarabe, and made available to newsmen on Sunday night, explained that the government has distanced itself from the Emir’s action.
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”.
