The Emir of Dutse, Dr Hameem Nuhu, has suspended a district head and dismissed a ward head in Jigawa State over alleged violations of emirate council rules.
The disciplinary action was announced on Wednesday evening in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Dutse Emirate Council, Amadu Malami.
According to the statement, the District Head of Kadangare, Ibrahim Adamu, has been suspended for neglecting official property and allowing the Dodo carnival to take place on his land.
“The suspension was due to the district head’s failure to adhere to the council’s rules and take care of official property,” the statement read.
The council also approved the dismissal of the ward head of the Lautai community in Kiyawa District, Amadu Iliya, for neglecting official property.
“That the ward head of Lautai was found to have mortgaged a government farm and was collecting excessive amounts of money,” the statement added.
The Emirate Council condemned the actions of both leaders, warning that it would not tolerate any conduct that undermines the dignity of traditional rulership.
Malami said, “The Emir warned all traditional leaders under the emirate to desist from anything capable of tarnishing the image of the emirate and reiterated that anyone who failed to uphold the dignity of his position would be punished accordingly.”
He emphasised that the law prohibiting the Dodo carnival is still in force, and anyone who permits it will face disciplinary consequences.
The council’s secretary stated that district heads are sworn in to take care of official property and obey the Emirate Council.
“The suspension and dismissal serve as a warning to other traditional leaders to adhere to the council’s rules.
“The Emir’s warning is clear that traditional leaders must refrain from actions that tarnish the recognised prestige of traditional rulership,” he said.
The council said the actions were aimed at promoting accountability and strengthening governance within the traditional institution.
