In Zamfara Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bags Chieftaincy Title

Adamu Alero, a notorious bandit kingpin, has been given the traditional title of Sarki Fulani Yandoto by Alhaji Garba Marafa, the Emir of Yandoto in Zamfara State.

According to a story from the Nigerian Tribune, the turbaning ceremony took place on July 16, 2022.

Alero was raised in the main town despite being born in the Tsafe Local Government Area’s Yankuzo village.

The 45-year-old leads a group of terrorists that attack communities in Tsafe and Gusau (in Zamfara) and Faskari and Kankara in Katsina State.

The decision to confer the title on the banditry kingpin was premised on the pivotal role he played during a recent peace process locally arranged between the emirate and the bandits terrorizing Tsafe Local Government Area.

A source, who pleaded anonymity told the publication; “Aleru was in the forefront of the recent peace efforts in the two emirates of Yandoto and Tsafe.”

Sunday Tribune source also revealed that stakeholders and elders recently met with the bandit leader for a peace deal.

“At the end of the meeting, he (Aleru) agreed to stop attacking the communities and villages in the emirate. He has also agreed to allow people to farm,” said the source.