The Kano State Police Command has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of Eid-el-Kabir prayers across the state.
Commissioner of Police Usain Gumel, who was recently promoted to Assistant Inspector-General, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that he was pleased with the calm demeanor of Kano residents. Gumel commended the residents for their orderly behavior at various prayer grounds both within and outside the Kano metropolis.
“Reports from all 44 Local Government Areas indicate a peaceful atmosphere with no threats to lives or property,” he said.
NAN reported initial concerns about possible disturbances due to the ongoing dispute over the Emirship seat after the state government removed the five Emirs and reinstated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Sanusi, originally the 14th Emir, was removed by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration, which then installed Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano.
Ganduje also created four additional Emirates, increasing the total to five. On May 23, the State House of Assembly repealed the Emirates Council Law and dismissed all five Emirs, paving the way for Sanusi’s return to lead the now-united Kano Emirate.
The matter is currently in court, with both Sanusi and Bayero claiming the throne. To prevent clashes among their supporters, Gumel announced on Friday that the rival Emirs should pray at different mosques, with Bayero at Nasarawa Mosque and Sanusi at Sheikh Tijjani Mosque. Governor Abba Yusuf joined Sanusi for the prayers.
Some Kano residents described the atmosphere as “generally peaceful.” Alhaji Mohammad Abubakar from Tarauni Local Government praised the peaceful conduct of the prayers and commended the Police and security agencies. Alhaji Isa Musa from Charanchi called for continued security presence beyond the celebrations to maintain peace, while Alhaji Kabiru Danlami from Dorayi quarters urged residents to support security efforts by reporting suspicious individuals for swift action.
