Breaking: Tension as Police Sack Guards Protecting Sanusi, Take Over Kano Emir’s Palace
In a significant development, police operatives in Kano state have dislodged local hunters guarding the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and taken over the main palace. The action, reported on Monday, June 24, 2024, has escalated tensions in the region.
The Kano state police command’s operatives displaced the local hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri,’ who had been providing protection to Emir Sanusi II. This move is reportedly aimed at securing the palace for the return of Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, following a court ruling that questioned his dethronement.
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Despite an eviction notice issued by the Kano state government, Ado-Bayero remains under the protection of security agents at the Nasarawa mini palace. Governor Yusuf had previously ordered the demolition of this mini palace following a federal high court ruling that nullified the state government’s actions under the Emirates Council Law of 2019.
As reported by PremiumTimes, the local guards vacated the palace as police took control. The police presence is seen as a strategic move to facilitate Ado-Bayero’s relocation to the main emir’s palace, Gidan Rumfa.
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Legal interpretations of the court ruling have added to the complexity of the situation. Kano-based lawyer Umar Sa’ad Hassan explained that the federal high court’s ruling invalidated Governor Abba Yusuf’s actions to reinstate Sanusi as Emir, deeming them void as they were carried out after an injunction was granted.
This unfolding drama underscores the ongoing power struggle and legal battles within the Kano emirate. It remains to be seen how the situation will evolve and what the implications will be for the key figures involved.
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