Sokoto Gov Aliyu dethrones 15 traditional rulers

Sokoto state Governor Ahmed Aliyu has dethrone 15 District heads over alleged insubordination, Land racketeering, aiding insecurity and conversion of public properties.

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

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.

“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,” added the statement.