The Private Secretary of Muhammed Haliru Dantoro, the Emir of Borgu, Abubakar Jibrin, on Sunday announced the emir’s approval of the suspension of five senior councilors of Borgu, following allegations that they allowed Fulani herdsmen into communities within the Emirate.
In a statement, the emir’s private secretary, said the decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the emir’s Gbemusu Palace. He explained that the councilors’ alleged offence contravened the directives of the Borgu traditional ruler and the Niger State government.
He said: “HRH announced the suspension of Wazirin Borgu, Ubandoman Borgu, Madakin Borgu, Garkuwan Borgu and Sadaukin Borgu with immediate effect.
“Furthermore, a five man-committee has been constituted by the emir to investigate the activities that led to issuance of letters and subsequent entry of some Fulani into Borgu Emirate.
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“The members include: Alh. Adamu Dodo (VC – Borgu Local Govt) as Chairman, Alh. Adamu Isah (Iyan Borgu), Mallam Saifullah Haruna, Mallam Abubakar Sadiq (Feby President) and Alh. Idris Isah (Danburam Borgu) as Secretary.”
They have seven days to turn in their report for further action.
The emir urged Borgu residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding, assuring them of his commitment to “securing their lives and properties without any compromise”.
