Man Stripped Of Traditional Title For Supporting Nationwide Protests

The District Head of Bosso in Minna Emirate Council in Niger State, Alhaji Mu’azu Adamu Laka Bosso, has relieved one Abdulahi Isah, aka Biodun, of the title: Wakilin Matasan Bosso.

According to Daily Trust, the traditional title holder was reportedly dismissed for supporting the planned nationwide protests.

In a letter titled: “Letter of dismissal”, Mu’azu, who did not give the reason for the sack, said: “I hereby write to inform you that you have been dismissed from your title as Youth Leader of Bosso (Wakilin Matasan Bosso) with immediate effect from 28/07/2024. You should no longer call yourself as Youth Leader of Bosso.”

However, speaking in an interview Tsalle Daya, a Hausa programme on Prestige, the district head said that Biodun was stripped of his title for declaring support for the forthcoming nationwide protest over hardship.

The district head was cited as saying his domain would not condone any act that would lead to breakdown of law and order.

Unknown Gunmen Murder Traditional Ruler, Son In Taraba

Meanwhile, in a tragic incident in Taraba State, another traditional ruler has been brutally killed.

The third-class chief of Chanchanji, in Takum local government area, Alhaji Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf Kunbiya, were murdered by unidentified gunmen on Friday evening.

Naija News gathered that the attack occurred on the Takum-Chanchanji road as the monarch was returning from a burial ceremony. The incident has plunged the area into tension and unrest.

This comes shortly after the village head of Usmanu in Karim-Lamido local government area, Alhaji Auwal Abubakar, and his younger brother were also recently killed by gunmen.

The state police spokesperson, Gambo Kwache, confirmed the killings to DAILY POST on Saturday morning.

“We received a report that the third class chief of Chanchanji and his son were ambushed and killed in Jakudi village,” he said.

He added that more heavily armed police and other security agencies have been deployed to the area to restore peace and order.

The Tiv Cultural and Social Association, through its President General, Chief James Baka, condemned the killings in a statement. He urged the government and security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Chief Baka also called on the community to remain calm and allow security operatives to carry out their duties.