A journalist, Abdul Balarabe, has questioned the Zamfara Government’s disavowal of the turbaning of notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru as the Sarkin Fulani of Birnin ‘Yandoton Emirate in Tsafe LGA of the state.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe on Sunday night, the Bello Matawalle administration announced the suspension of the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto, Alhaji Aliyu Marafa, over the turbaning.
“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,” the statement read.
Taking to Twitter, Abdul Balarabe, the News Editor of Thunder Blowers Media, who broke the news of the turbaning ceremony, gave reasons why the state government could not feign ignorance.
He said that the Sole Administrator of Tsafe LGA, Alh. Aminu Mudi delivered a speech at the event where he was the Special Guest of Honour.
Balarabe added that the Zamfara State Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, DIG Mamman Tsafe (rtd) was also Chief Guest at the event.
