Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has approved the suspension of Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar with immediate effect.
The suspension was contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Zailani Bappa, a special adviser to the governor on public enlightenment, media and communication.
Matawalle, according to the statement, directed the District Head of Dansadau, Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad S/Kudu to oversee the affairs of the Emirate.
Similarly, the District Head of Nasarawa Mailayi Alhaji Bello Wakkala has been suspended with immediate effect.
Though, no.reason was given for the suspension of the two traditional title holders, however, Daily Teleacope reliably gathered that their suspension might not be unconnected with activities of bandits in the area.
Meanwhile, the governor has constituted a High-Powered Committee to investigate the suspended traditional rulers.
The Committe, is headed by retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Ibrahim Tsafe.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Yusuf Alhassan Kanoma, Hon. Ibrahim T Tukur, Sheikh Ahmad Umar Kanoma , Sheikh Abdullahi Umar Dalla Dalla, Sheikh Kabir Umar Maru and Barrister Abdurrashid Haruna, who will serve as Secretary of the Committee.
The governor, the statement added directed security agencies in the to effectively implement the presidential order to shoot any bandit, person or group seen with guns other than those approved to lawfully carry such weapons.