June 14, (THEWILL) – The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Usaini Gumel.
“This is part of the commitment of the state to the sustenance of the peace by the police command in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed, restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.
He, however, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid Prayers at the various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
“In this trying period, the Police will enforce the existing court order and prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano emirates tussle and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order,” he said.
The Commissioner said the command encouraged continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
He urged the people to report any suspicious movements of persons or items they came across to the nearest police station.
The ban came in the wake of preparations by both the re-installed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to stage a separate traditional Sallah Durbar in the ancient city.
Emir Sunusi, on one hand, had prepared to mount his own Durbar at his Kofar Kudu palace and some other designated parts of the city in the company of dozens of district heads loyal to him.
Bayero, on the other hand, had summoned district heads still loyal to him to stage his own at the Gidan Sarkin Nasarawa (Kano Emirate Guest House) where he has been staying since he was dethroned three weeks ago.
Thus, the police ban had thrown a spanner into the works of the two contending Emirs and has been angrily condemned by their fanatical supporters.
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