From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd Zaria
The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has suspended four district heads shortly after the traditional Eid el fitr Sallah celebration.
A statement issued by the Media and publicity officer to the emirate, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, said the suspension was with immediate effect.
According to the statement those suspended include Uban garin Zazzau and District head of Soba, Alhaji Bashir Shehu Idris, Sarkin Dajin Zazzau and District head of Kubau, Alhaji Shehu Umar Aliyu.
Others include Wakilin Birnin Zazzau and member Kaduna state House of Assembly representing Zaria constituency, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo and Garkuwan kudun Zazzau and Bursar, FCE Zaria, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Uwais.
The statement said the suspended district heads violated article three of the emirate rules and regulations governing durbar horse riding.
“The rule directs all title holders against the use of local thugs known as ‘Yan tauri brandishing local weapons during any occasion.”
“And the four district heads have violated this rule during the traditional Sallah durbar, despite series of warnings.” it said.
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