By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has warned newly appointed district heads across the state to work closely with relevant authorities in tackling various forms of criminality and antisocial behaviour.
The Governor also directed all Emirate Councils in the state to effectively supervise the activities of traditional rulers under their jurisdictions to ensure strict adherence to established guidelines and principles.
Governor Mohammed gave the charge Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, during the ongoing coronation ceremonies of district heads held at palaces of the Emirs of Dass, Lere, Bununu and Zaar in Dass and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of the state.
Speaking through his Principal Private Secretary, Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu, the governor stressed that his administration has zero tolerance for corruption, banditry, illegal mining and deforestation for commercial purposes warning that appropriate measures would be taken against perpetrators of evil acts.
In their separate remarks, the Emirs of Dass Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, Lere Alhaji Nuru Adamu Jumba and the Gung Zaar Brigadier General Markus Yake rtd. pledged to properly guide the newly appointed district heads in line with government directives.
Thegazellenews.com reports that the newly crowned district heads comprise two in Dass Emirate Council, six in Lere, four in Bununu and five in Zaar Emirate Councils.
