Zamfara state governor, North West Nigeria, Bello Matawalle has dethroned Atiku Abubakar, emir of Zurmi, and Hussaini Umar, emir of Dansadau for alleged involvement in banditry in the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the commissioner for information in the state, Ibrahim Dosara confirmed the sacking to journalists after the state executive council meeting.
He added that the state government also sacked Suleiman Ibrahim, district head of Birnin Tsaba, in Zurmi LGA of the state.
Dosara said the traditional rulers have been placed under house arrest until the investigation is competed.
He said, “Council approved a committee’s recommendation for the dethronement of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the first-class Emir of Zurmi, in Zurmi Local Government Area.
“Council also adopted the committee’s report and approved the removal of Alhaji Husseini Umar, a second-class Emir of Dansadau, in Maru Local Government Area.
“It also approved the removal of Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, District Head of Birnin Tsaba, in Zurmi Local Government Area.’’