To ensure peace and harmony in and around Kano State following the leadership tussle that engulfed the former government Emirate Council, the Police in the state have banned all activities associated with Durbar during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir.
There had been a crisis over the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 by the state Assembly, leading to the dethronement of the five emirs installed in 2020 by former-governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
The Assembly replaced the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 with a 2024 version, collapsing the newly created five emirates back into one and paving the way for the reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano, replacing Ado Bayero, who was the 15th Emir of Kano.
As eid-el-Kabir Sallah approaches, Aminu Ado Bayero on 10th June 2024 in a circular by his senior counselor and the Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi, asked the district heads to join him at the Gidan Nassarawa palace for the Sallah Durbar celebrations in the state.
Also, on 12th June 2024, S Lamido Sanusi Sanusi in a circular through Matawallen Kano, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu asked District heads to join him at his palace to celebrate the Sallahwhich.
To prevent any clash between the supporters of the two claimants to the throne, that may lead to the breakdown of law and order, and avoid the police-banned durbar activities.
The ban order was contained in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Abdullahi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel on Thursday.
He said the measure was taken in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders in the state and was part of the commitment to the sustenance of peace in the state.
“The Kano Police Command has placed a ban on all durbar activities throughout the state for the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed, restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
“This measure is taken as a result of a series of security reports obtained and wide consultations made with relevant security stakeholders, to ensure the safety of the larger community.
“Worshippers are advised to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated Eid praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
“The command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment,” the statement said.
The Police spokesman assured that adequate security had been put in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order in all parts of the state before, during, and after the festive period.
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