Atiku Abubakar, Zamfara Emir Dethroned For Links With Bandits, Dies In Abu Dhabi, Corpse Stranded

Atiku Abubakar Muhammad, a dethroned Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, has reportedly died at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, UAE after an undisclosed illness.

A family member, Sani Zurmi, while confirming the sad development to The PUNCH on Sunday, August 28, said that the remains of the deceased is yet to be brought to Nigeria for burial.

“His remains are still in Dubai due to non-availability of flight to bring the deceased back home for burial”, the media outlet quoted Zurmi as saying.

GWG recalls that, the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle had in June 2021, suspended Atiku from being the Emir of Zurmi over his alleged involvement with bandits‘ activities in the kingdom.

Matawalle had ordered the formation of a commission to probe the suspended king over allegations of his involvement in the escalation of banditry activities in his area.

He also directed another  of the Zurmi Emirate, Bunun Kanwa, Alhaji Bello Suleiman, to resume his duties immediately.

A statement issued by the acting secretary to the governor, Kabiru Balarabe, had revealed that the commission of inquiry into the suspended Emir of Zurmi would consist of eight members, headed by the state deputy governor, Ibrahim Wakkala, and would submit its report within three weeks.

Atiku was subsequently dethroned alongside the Emir of Dansadau, Husaini Umar for allegedly aiding banditry in their respective emirates.

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