Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, accusing him of inciting tension within the state.
This directive follows just two days after Bayero’s deposition by the governor.
According to a press statement issued early Saturday morning by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, the former emir was allegedly smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully reclaim the palace.
The statement, released at 7:00 AM in Kano, confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, had arrived at the palace at approximately 1:00 AM on Saturday, accompanied by the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other high-ranking government officials.
“As the Chief Security Officer of the state, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest the deposed emir immediately for disturbing public peace and attempting to undermine the state’s relative tranquility,” the statement from Tofa, who serves as the Director General of Media and Publicity at the Government House in Kano, read.
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The statement underscored the government’s dedication to maintaining peace and order, warning that any actions threatening this stability would be met with decisive measures.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Kano State to see how the arrest and subsequent legal processes will be handled by the authorities. The repercussions of these actions will likely have significant impacts on the state’s political and social landscape.
**Full Statement: **
*Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero*
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state.
The former emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the governor.
In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace accompanied by the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other high-ranking government officials at about 1:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
As the Chief Security Officer of the state, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest the deposed emir immediately for disturbing public peace and attempting to undermine the state’s relative tranquility.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano
