Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has suspended the District Head of Badarawa in Shinkafi Emirate Council, Sarkin Kudun Badarawa, Alhaji Surajo Namakkah Ibrahim, for conferring the traditional title of ‘Durumbu’ on an indicted Military officer who was arrested for selling live ammunition to bandits in Shinkafi local government area of the state. The Governor said he was sad to receive a report that the affected military officer attached to Shinkafi general area was arrested selling live ammunition to bandits operating in the area and was even bestowed with a title by the District Head. Matawalle said the suspension of the District Head is indefinite because the traditional title was for no reason of significant contribution to the development of the area. He also warned that henceforth, all traditional rulers must seek approval before conferring a traditional title on people who have contributed to the development of their respective Districts or Emirates. Matawalle suspends District Head for conferring chieftaincy title on indicted Military officer

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 16, 2021 13:07 UTC