Gov. Matawalle suspends Emir

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Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has approved the suspension of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar, with immediate effect.

Governor Matawalle further approved that the District Head of Dansadau, Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad Sarkin Kudu, would oversee the affairs of the Emirate.

In a statement by his Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication, Zailani Bappa, the governor also suspended with immediate effect the District Head of Nasarawa Mailayi, Alhaji Bello Wakkala.

The Governor approved the constitution of a high-powered committee of some credible personalities to investigate the activities of the suspended traditional title holders of Dansadau and Nassarawa Mailayi.

Governor Matawalle also reiterated the order to security agencies by the presidency to shoot any bandit, person or group seen bearing illegal firearms.