Sokoto: Gov Aliyu Dethrones 15 Traditional Rulers

Gov Ahmed Aliyu

Fifteen District heads have been dethroned by Gov Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State over allegations bordering on insubordination, land racketeering, aiding insecurity and conversion of public properties.

The Governor announced the dethronement in a statement on Tuesday evening through his press secretary, Abubakar Bawa.

The District Heads dethroned include, Unguwar Lalle, Yabo, Wamakko, Tulluwa, lllela, Dogon Daji, Kebbe, Alkammu, and Giyawa district.

Others were those appointed by the former Governor Aminu Tambuwal at the tail end of his administration.

Aliyu stated that those appointed by Tanmbuwal were haphazardly done and are facing rejection from their subjects.

The Governor said the cases involving the District Heads of Isa, Kuchi, Kilgori and Gagi had been recommended for further investigations.

The statement added, “They were dropped due to the nature of their appointment which was according to the statement was haphazardly done and rejection by their subjects.

“They are Marafan Tangaza, Sarkin Gabas Kalambaina, Bunun Gongono, Sarkin Kudun Yar Tsakkuwa, Sarkin Tambuwal and Sarkin Yamman Torankavwa.”