Sokoto govt dethrones 15 traditional rulers for aiding insecurity, land racketeering

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

For their involvement in various offences bordering on aiding insecurity, land racketeering, conversion of public properties for personal use amongst others, 15 traditional rulers have been dethroned by the Sokoto State government.

The dethronement, which is with immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by the Press Secretary the Governor, Abubakar Bawa.

Four other traditional rulers are to also face further investigation.

The Press Secretary stated that seven other traditional leaders were retained while the District Heads of Sabon Birni local government and Binji were transferred to Gatawa and Bubkari districts respectively.

The statement reads: “District Heads of Tsaki and Asara are to retain their seats. Cases involving District Heads of Isa, Kuchi, Kilgori and Gagi were recommended for further investigation.

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“The District Heads of Sabon Birni and that of Binji have been transferred to Gatawa and Bubkari Districts respectively.

“The District Heads of Unguwar Lalle, Yabo, Wamakko, Tullawa, Illela, Dogon Daji, Kebbe, Alkammu and that of Giyawa have been relieved of their appointments for various offences bordering on aiding insecurity, land racketeering, conversion of public properties for personal use amongst others.

“The District Heads of Marafan Tangaza, Sarkin Gabas Kalambaina, Bunun Gogono, Saekin Kudun Yar Tsakkuwa, Sarkin Tambuwal and Sarkin Yamman Toroankawa have all been dropped hence their appointments didn’t follow process.”

The state government said others who retain their positions are: Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar as Ciroman Sokoto, Ibrahim Dasuki Mohammed Maccido as Barayan Zaki, Abubakar Bukari Salame as Sarkin Arewan Salame, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Balle as Sarkin Yamman Balle, Alhaji Mahmud Shahu Yabo as Sarkin Gabas Dandin Mahe, Alhaji Muntari Muhammad Tukur Ambarura as Sarkin Gabas Ambarura and Malam Isa Aliyu Rarah as Saekin Gabas Rarah.

The development followed the recommendations of the committee set up by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to review appointment of traditional leaders in the state.

The committee was also saddled with the responsibility of reviewing the renaming of higher institutions and dissolution of Governing Boards of parastatals and other statutory bodies.

The Star