The Katsina emirate council has suspended Yusuf Lawal, district head of Kankara, for allegedly working with bandits in the state. Iro Bindawa, secretary of the council, said in a statement that Lawal’s suspension was with immediate effect. While he did not disclose the reason for his suspension, Mamman Ifo, secretary to the Katsina emirate, told BBC the measure was taken because of his alleged links with bandits. Ifo also said the emirate took the step to reassure the government and people of Katsina that it in support of the fight against banditry. He added that the emirate has set up