Terrorist for chieftaincy installation as Matawalle, security agents look way
Ada Aleru, a wanted terrorist, is set to be installed a chief by the Yandoton Daji Emirate, in Zamfara, on Saturday.
However, Governor Bello Matawalle and security agents seem unperturbed by Aleru’s planned installation as the Sarkin Fulani (the chief of the Fulani) of the emirate.
Premium Times is reporting that sources in the district claimed that the decision to make Aleru a chief is aimed at bringing peace to the crisis-ravaged Tsafe and Yandoton Daji emirates and other areas of Zamfara and Katsina states.
Aleru and his accomplices have continued to terrorise the communities. Some elders of the newly created Yandoton Daji emirate had appealed to Aleru at a peace dialogue to stop attacking communities located in the emirate. The decision to make him a chief is believed is said to be a product of the dialogue with the terrorist.
“Aleru has gathered a lot of money and cattle and he knows if this (fight with soldiers) continues, he may end up losing the cattle and his wealth.
“As the leader of most of the bandits in Yankuzo and Munhaye axis, and to a large extent, Tsafe area, he felt it would be better to reach a truce,” one source, a resident of the area, said.
Another source, a civil servant from Tsafe town, said the decision to give Mr Aleru the title was to show appreciation for the relative peace in the areas.
“There was a meeting in Yandoto two weeks ago and those who were present saw the commitment of Ada Aleru to the peace accord. He did not beg for the title but the emirate believes if he is given the title, it would tie him down,” the source said Thursday.
He added that Aleru is expected to come along with other notorious terrorists like Ali Zakwai, Bello Turji, Danboko, Sanata, Isuhu Yelo, Damina, and Mai Shamuwa.
“We’re certain he (Mr Aleru) will play a key role in making some top bandits’ leaders embrace peace,” said a source at the palace of the emir of the town.
