The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero
This order was given in a statement on Saturday, May 25, by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa.
According to the statement, Bayero was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor.
This action was seen as an attempt to create tension in the state, and as the Chief Security Officer of the state, the Governor 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.
The statement reads:
“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. 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.”
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