Zamfara Government reacts to Turbaning of Bandit leader, Ado Aleru

The Zamfara state Government has issued a statement on the Turbaning of an alleged bandit leader and terrorist, Ado Aleru.

In a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA on Monday, signed by Kabiru Balarabe Sardauna, the state government dissociated itself from the ceremony adding that a committee has been setup to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.

“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.”

“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)

“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.”