The Gombe State Government has suspended Mohammed Majidadi, the village head of Garin Majidadi in Akko Local Government Area, following allegations of theft.
It also suspended Abdullahi M. Panda, a Councillor from Kumo East Ward.
The Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, announced in a statement on Friday that Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the immediate suspension of the affected personnel.
“The suspensions come in the wake of recent developments involving the two officials, who were paraded by the Gombe State police command, and currently facing trial over allegations of conspiracy in the theft and subsequent sale of a community electricity transformer at Garin Majidadi,” the statement read.
“The suspension of both officials is a preventive measure to ensure that there is no interference in the legal process.”
He said Governor Yahaya reiterated his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, expressing confidence that justice will prevail and that the law will take its course, not only against Majidadi and Panda but also against any other individuals found to be complicit in the theft.