Zamfara State Government suspends Dr. Sirajo Shinkafi as rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara, citing alleged misconduct and insubordination. Multiple outlets report that the suspension is announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada (also reported as Abubakar Nakwada). The government says the decision takes immediate effect and is aimed at safeguarding the smooth running of academic and administrative activities at the institution. The statement also reassures the polytechnic community and the public that measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted administration. Efforts to reach Shinkafi for comment are unsuccessful in at least one report, with his phone line unavailable at the time of filing. Punch and Premium Times also describe the suspension as linked to the government’s allegations of “gross administrative misconduct” and insubordination. The reports do not include details of the specific allegations or any response from the suspended rector.