Nigeria, May 1 -- The Katsina Emirate Council has suspended the district head of Kankara, Abubakar Yusuf, over alleged complicity in banditry.

The spokesperson council, Iro Bindawa, on Saturday said Mr Yusuf was suspended following complaints from residents and a security report indicting him.

The official said the sanction of the traditional ruler was meant to complement government's efforts in the ongoing fight against banditry in the state.

The council said it has inaugurated a committee to investigate the allegation that the traditional ruler was aiding banditry in his territory.

The official did not elaborate more on the alleged offences of the traditional ruler, saying that the report of the committee would be presented to the g...