The Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Bello Suleiman, has been reported dead on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital
Penpushing reports that the palace confirmed the development in a statement, however, his demise comes after five years on the throne, having succeeded his uncle, Abubakar Atiku, who was deposed by the state government in 2021
The deposed monarch it would be recalled was later formally removed in April 2022 alongside the Emir of Dansadau, Hussaini Umar, over alleged ties to banditry and interference with security efforts.
Penpushing further reports that, bandits in May 2024 overran Zurmi, ransacked the Emir’s palace, killed three security personnel at the gate, and abducted several residents, including the Emir’s Chief Detail (Shamaki), Buhari Yusuf, alongside two other men, Aliyu Ahmed and Sa’idu Lawali.
The bandits during the invasion, vandalised a local MTN telecommunications facility to disrupt communication and prevent security reinforcements, allegedly targeting Suleiman for abduction.
Penpushing also reports that residents reported that the attackers accused the late monarch of being indifferent to the alleged maltreatment of Fulani residents by local vigilantes.
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