Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has decided to revoke the suspension of Emir Aliyu Marafa of Birnin Yandoto, who was asked to step down from his position after he conferred a traditional title on Ado Aliero, a notorious bandit kingpin in the state. This move was met with public outrage, which led to the Emir’s suspension.
After a thorough investigation, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Kabiru Balarabe, announced on Sunday that Emir Aliyu Marafa has been reinstated since he was cleared of any wrongdoing in the appointment of Aliero as the Fulani leader.
The statement fully reads: “This is to inform the public that, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the reinstatement of Alhaji Aliyu Garba Marafa as the Emir of Birnin Yandoto,”
“His reinstatement is based on the recommendations of the committee constituted to investigate all issues pertaining to the conferment of a traditional title to a repentant bandit, Ado Aleiru.
“The committee found no evidence of any ill motive or collaboration between the Emir and the bandit. Kabiru emphasized.
“Based on the findings of the committee, the traditional title was conferred on the repentant bandit as part of peace-building efforts between the repentant bandits and banditry-affected communities in Tsafe and Gusau Local Government Areas, which include Yandoto town.”
