Members of Zamfara State House of Assembly have passed a resolution suspending two of their colleagues over allegation of having connection with armed bandit activities.
According to the Chairman house committee on Information Hon. Shamsu Basko Mafara, member representing Maru North Yusuf Alhassan Kanoma moved a motion and raised the allegation against two of his colleagues allegedly linking them with armed bandit activities.
But he said as the rule provided, the matter was referred to the house committee on ethics and privilege for the committee to investigate and report back to the house plenary within three months.
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He also said while the investigation lasted, the two members were asked to stay suspended in order not jeopardize with the investigation.
While confirming the development, Chairman house committee on ethics and privilege Hon. Kabiru Hashim Dansadau said, the decision to suspend the two state legislators is in tandem with the provision of order (13) rule 7 (40) of house standing rule and promised to investigate the matter and report to the house within the time frame agreed.
He promised that, his committee would be fair to all parties.
