Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, presiding over the Kano High Court on Miller Road, has issued a directive restraining the police, State Security Service (SSS), and Nigerian military from forcibly removing the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
This legal action stems from a case brought forward by the emir and four Kano kingmakers: Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani, Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi, Sarkin Bai Mansur Adnan, and Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Bello Tuta.
In her ruling, Justice Aliyu explicitly forbids the security agencies from harassing, arresting, or intruding upon the emir and his associates. She emphasized the importance of preserving their rights and preventing any interference with their duties.
Moreover, the court order prohibits the seizure of any regalia or symbols of the emir’s authority, including his Royal Hat of Dabo, Ostrich-feathered shoes, knife, and sword.
The court’s decision also mandates a temporary halt to any actions related to the case until the scheduled hearing of the motion on notice on June 13, 2024.
This ruling stands in contrast to Justice Aliyu’s previous order for the eviction of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nassarawa mini palace.
