Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the recently deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for allegedly creating unrest in the state. This directive was issued early Saturday morning, just two days after Bayero was deposed.
According to a statement from Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, Bayero was reportedly smuggled into Kano city on Friday night in an attempt to reclaim the palace. The new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, 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 top government officials.
See the full statement here:
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 Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor, it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other top government functionaries at about 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, 25th May 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 with immediate effect for disturbing public peace and attempting to destroy the relative peace the state enjoys.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano
Governor Yusuf, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest Bayero immediately for disturbing public peace and attempting to undermine the state’s stability. The Governor emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and order, warning that any actions threatening this stability would be met with strict measures.
This development comes amid heightened political and public interest following Bayero’s removal and Sanusi’s appointment as the new Emir of Kano. The situation continues to unfold, with significant attention on how the arrest and subsequent legal processes will be managed by the authorities.
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