The Kano State Government has restricted all forms of Durbar processions and horse-riding activities within the Kano metropolis until further notice, citing concerns over public safety and possible clashes.
The directive followed an emergency meeting of the State Security Council held at the Government House in Kano, where officials reviewed the security situation surrounding planned Durbar activities.
The government’s Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced the restriction in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, security assessments indicated significant mobilisation of supporters in connection with the planned activities, raising concerns about possible confrontation and a breakdown of law and order.
The State Security Council said the restriction was a precautionary measure aimed at preventing possible clashes, protecting lives and property, and maintaining public order.
It directed all relevant security agencies to enforce the restriction and take lawful action against anyone who violates the directive or engages in conduct capable of threatening public peace and security.
The government urged residents, traditional institutions, political actors, supporters and other stakeholders to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding and to comply fully with the directive.
The restriction came after the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, led a Durbar procession through parts of the metropolis on Sunday. The procession reportedly began from the mini Emir Palace in Nasarawa and passed through several major roads before ending at his residence in Mandawari.
The development comes amid the continuing dispute over the Kano Emirate, with Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II maintaining rival claims to the traditional stool. The Kano State Government recognises Sanusi II, while Bayero continues to operate from the Nasarawa mini-palace.
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