Stephen Ukandu, News/Features Editor
Despite the unending atrocities of bandits in different parts of the country, the Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Aliyu Garba Marafa, has conferred a chieftaincy title on a notorious ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, as Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani).
The ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader was turbaned by the Emir in a colourful ceremony that took place last Saturday.
Meanwhile, the State Government, in a swift reaction, has slammed a suspension order on the Emir.
His suspension was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, and made available to newsmen on Sunday night.
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.
Fulani bandits have accounted for the death of thousands of people and displacement of thousands of others particularly in Zamfara and Kaduna States.
The group has also been behind cattle rustlings and Kidnappings in parts of the country, and is regarded as the world’s third most dangerous terrorist group after ISIS and ISWAP terror organisations.
