Sokoto Gov. Fires 15 District Heads for Supporting Land Racketeering and Insecurity

On the advice of a committee he formed to look into several accusations made against them, Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu dismissed fifteen traditional rulers from their posts.

The commission concluded the traditional rulers were responsible for the several crimes they looked at.

The relived traditional rulers were fired for crimes including insubordination, supporting banditry, land racketeering, and turning public property into private use, according to Malam Abubakar Bawa, the press secretary of the governor of Sokoto State.

Affected are the district chiefs of Ungwan Lalle, Yabo, Giyawa, Dogon Daji, Wamakko, Tulluwa, Illela, Kebbe, and Alkammu.

The governor likewise accepted the committee’s proposal to remove six district leaders whose appointments were described as chaotic and ineffective.

This covers the district chiefs of Tambuwal, Tangaza, Gongonno, Yar Tsakuwa, Kalambaina, and Toronkawa.
Concerning the accusations made against Isa, Kuchi Kilgori, and Gagi, the inquiry should carry on.

He also gave his approval to the district heads of Binji and Sabon Birni to be transferred to Bumkari and Gatawa, respectively.

Seven customary rulers were retained, and two more were asked to assume their positions.

There are 86 district heads in all in Sokoto State, and other title holders and council members oversee the traditional and religious matters of the districts.