US EditionKano citizens claim IGP’s invitation to Emir Sanusi part of alleged plan to impose state of emergency
- Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been invited by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to meet on April 8 in Abuja regarding the Sallah celebration incidents in Kano.
- Residents of Kano expressed concerns that the police invitation to Emir Sanusi is part of a plan to create unrest, fearing it could lead to a declaration of a state of emergency.
- Kano State Police had previously arrested an individual in connection with a killing during the Sallah festivities, which were subject to a ban on durbar celebrations for safety reasons.
- An official from the Kano Emirate stated that Emir Sanusi did not violate the durbar ban, as the recent events were not a durbar but normal practice following Eid prayers.
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Peter Obi urges decentralised policing amidst Emir Sanusi’s invitation controversy
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing its earlier invitation to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. In a statement posted on X on Monday, April 7, Obi described the police's decision as "wise and timely," arguing that the invitation was unnecessary. He cautioned that such actions could escalate tensions, especially given the current climate in the country. "With the curr…
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mediatalkafrica.comKano citizens claim IGP’s invitation to Emir Sanusi part of alleged plan to impose state of emergency
Following reports that the Nigeria Police Force has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to an investigative meeting over an incident that took place during the recent Sallah celebration, Kano residents have voiced strong opposition. They have characterized the move as a potential attempt to instigate a state of emergency in the state. Some citizens, who spoke on the arrest of 20-year-old Usman Sagiru on Sunday, March …
Police summon Emir Lamido Sanusi to Abuja
The violence occurred after Emir Sanusi returned home from Eid prayers. He went to the Eid prayer ground on foot. He returned riding a horse. The post Police summon Emir Lamido Sanusi to Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Politicized Nigeria police and the Kano emirate crisis
The Nigerian Police Force has increasingly been seen as a tool for political manipulation, rather than a professional institution dedicated to upholding law and order. This disturbing trend is evident in the events surrounding the Kano emirate crises, where the police’s decisions have not only raised questions about their credibility but also revealed the extent …
IGP Directs Operatives To Obtain Sanusi’s Statement As Police Withdraw Invitation Letter - Security News Alert
The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown […] The post IGP Directs Operatives To Obtain Sanusi’s Statement As Police Withdraw Invitation Letter first app…
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