The Zamfara State Government has suspended the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, and the District Head of Kanoma town, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal, for allegedly aiding bandits.
The state government, in a statement in Gusau on Thursday by the Director General, Press Affairs, Government House, Yusuf Idris, read, “This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, the Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Maradun, has approved the suspension of the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, and the District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal. This is as a result of series of complaints from the community over their alleged involvement with bandits who have been killing, kidnapping and maiming in different communities in the state.
“The duo will remain suspended until the outcome of the investigation panel which will be set up soon by the state government.
“The emir has, however, been directed to hand over his official vehicles and all other government property in his possession to the senior district head, while the district head of Kanoma is to hand over same to the most senior village head.”
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