The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has ordered the compulsory retirement of two permanent secretaries from the state civil service.
Abubakar Shekara, the spokesman for the governor disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto.
Mr Shekara said the affected permanent secretaries are Suleiman Fulani and Aminu Dikko.
Similarly, the statement said state government has also relieved Salisu Madawaki from his position as Commandant of the Sokoto State Special Marshals.
The statement added that Mr Tambuwal expressed appreciation for the services rendered to the state by the affected officials and wished them the best in their future endeavors.
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