Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar Muhammad.
The suspension was linked to the recent killings in a community named Kadawa and allegations that trailed the incident levelled against the Emir.
The state governor in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru Balarabe on Friday announced the suspension of the Emir added that Alhaji Bello Suleiman (Bunun Kanwa) is to take charge of the Affairs of the Emirate immediately.
According to the statement, a Committee has been set up to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate.
Those in the committee were given three weeks to submit their report.
The Committee include Former Deputy Governor Ibrahim Wakkala (Chairman); Former Deputy Governor, Mukhtar Ahmad Anka; Zamfara State House Leader, Faruku Musa Dosara, among others.
