The Nigeria Police, Kano state command, has banned durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. The announcement came in a statement issued on Thursday by the state commissioner of police, Usaini Gumel. The commissioner noted that the ban became necessary to sustain the peace by the police command in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders.
“In this trying period, the police will enforce the existing court order and prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirship tussle and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order.”
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed, restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,”
“This measure is taken as a result of a series of security reports obtained and wide consultations made with relevant security stakeholders, to ensure the safety of the larger community,” the statement read.
He, however, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past. The commissioner said the command would want to see continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
“Worshippers are advised to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated Eid praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
He urged the general public to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest police station.
“The command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment,” the statement noted.
Recall the deposed 15th emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, had directed some district heads to come to the Sallah durbar celebration in the state, however, the police denied receipt of any letter from Bayero seeking permission to organize the event.
