Bauchi State Suspends Emir Yakubu Aliyu Over Misconduct

The Bauchi State Government has suspended the Emir of Lame, Yakubu Aliyu, over allegations of unlawful collection of levies, interference in land administration, and meddling in mining operations. This suspension is effective immediately and will remain until a 12-member Administrative Panel of Inquiry, constituted by Governor Bala Mohammed, concludes its investigation.

Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, stated that the panel would investigate allegations of abuse of office and other misconduct. The government received multiple petitions and intelligence reports from community leaders and security agencies regarding the emir's conduct, which has raised concerns about public peace in the Lame Emirate.

Although the emir submitted written responses to earlier inquiries, the government found them unsatisfactory, prompting the formation of the independent panel. The panel, chaired by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Sani Mohammed, has three weeks to submit its findings and recommendations.