The Zamfara State Government has suspended the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state over allegations that he turbaned a repentant notorious bandit Adamu Aliero Yankuzo as Sarkin Fulani of his emirate.
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has directed the immediate suspension of the Emir.
Governor Matawalle has further approved the appointment of a committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the action of the Emir.
The committee comprises former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Yahaya Chado Gora as Chairman and Musa Garba as Secretary.
The governor directed the District Head of ‘Yandoto Alhaji Mahe Garba Marafa to take charge of the affairs of the emirate.