The Kuma Traditional Council in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State has suspended the District Head of Wurbo Gashiri, Alhaji Babai Abubakar Garba Jugulde, over alleged violations of the council’s rules and guidelines.
The suspension was announced in a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the Secretary of the Kuma Traditional Council, Jelani B. Hammawa Yana.
According to the letter, the decision was approved by members of the traditional council and took effect on October 21, 2026.
The council accused the suspended district head of allegedly acting outside established traditional council rules and conducting his affairs according to his personal wishes.
It also alleged that some of his actions contravened government regulations and the provisions guiding the operations of the traditional institution.
However, the council stated that an investigation would be conducted to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegations against the district head.
It added that a final decision and any appropriate measures would be determined after the investigation.
The suspension letter did not specify the duration of the suspension or provide detailed information about the alleged violations.
As of the time of filing this report, the suspended district head had yet to publicly respond to the allegations.
The outcome of the proposed investigation is expected to determine the council’s next course of action regarding the matter.