Kano emirs suspend durbar processions following police directive over security concerns

The 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano, respectively, Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II, have responded to directives from the Kano State Police Command asking them to stop their planned durbar, Hawan Daushe, and Hawan Nassarawa processions, respectively.

Earlier, both Bayero and Sanusi had announced plans to hold separate Sallah durbar celebrations during the Eid festivities.

The Kano State Police Command, in what it described as proactive measures, issued a directive prohibiting the planned parallel durbar.

Announcing the suspension on behalf of Emir Bayero, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, said the decision was taken in compliance with police directives issued to ensure peace and stability in Kano.

He stated that they are law-abiding citizens and would fully comply with the orders of the security agencies in the interest of maintaining peace in the state.

Similarly, speaking on behalf of Emir Sanusi, Matawallen Kano, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim said the emirate council received security reports indicating that some individuals were planning to use the durbar celebrations to disrupt public peace and create chaos in Kano.

According to him, the decision to suspend the activities was taken to avoid any breakdown of law and order and to preserve the peaceful atmosphere in the state during the Eid celebrations.

The suspension of the traditional durbar activities comes amid a police statement urging the two emirs to prioritise peace and stability and suspend their planned traditional processions.

Kano emirs suspend durbar processions following police directive over security concerns