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Police deny receiving Bayero’s request for security during Sallah durbar
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Police Command, on Wednesday, denied receipt of a letter from the 15th Emir, Alhaji (Dr) Aminu Ado Bayero, seeking permission to organise Sallah durbar during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
However, the palace confirmed the receipt of an acknowledgement letter by the police, through the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Ahmed Umar Chuso, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
According to the palace, the letter, dated June 11, 2024, was addressed to the Private Secretary to the deposed emir.
Bayero was deposed as the Emir of Kano on May 23, 2024, following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019, which split the Kano emirate into five.
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The Kano State House of Assembly repealed the 2019 law, thus scrapping the five emirates created under former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Acting on the newly passed Kano State Emirate Council Law 2024, Governor Abba Yusuf sacked the five emirs and reinstated Lamido Sanusi, who was deposed in 2020 by Ganduje, as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The 15th Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, however, rejected his dethronement and continued to lay claim to the ancient stool while operating from a mini palace at Nasarawa.
On Tuesday, Bayero issued a letter inviting district heads for the annual durbar as part of events marking Sallah celebration.
On Wednesday, his palace said they had got assurance of police protection for the durbar.
An aide to the Kano Emirate Council, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the police were served with the letter on the planned durbar and other Sallah festivities, as well as a request for special security arrangements for the events.
The letter, with the heading: “Letter of Appreciation and Request for Special Security Arrangements for Sallah Festivities in Kano,” dated 10th June 2024, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH, was addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Bompai, Kano State.
“I am directed by His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero CFR, CNOL, JP, based on case Number FHC/KN/CS/182/2004 in which the court ordered that the status quo be maintained.
“I hereby write to convey his (Bayero’s) sincere gratitude for your contribution and facilitation of peace and stability in Kano State during the period of Emirate crisis. His Highness and the people of Kano are very grateful, indeed.
“Similarly, His Highness instructed me to request special security arrangements for the conduct of Sallah festivities in Kano, which commences on Sunday, 16th June 2024 to Thursday, 20th June 2024.
“All activities will emanate from Nassarawa mini palace in Kano,” the letter written by the Private Secretary to the deposed Emir added.
The State Police Commissioner, Usaini Gumel, in a reaction to the matter through a text message to The PUNCH, on Wednesday, said the command had yet to receive the letter.
“The police have yet to be served neither do any of the security agencies in the state. Kindly extend the investigation to the purported kingmaker that signed the letter, as it could be a mere propaganda tool,” Gumel said in the text message.
In an acknowledgement letter sighted by The PUNCH, the police, however, invited the committee on durbar to come forward for a joint meeting.
The letter was addressed to the Private Secretary of the deposed emir through the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Ahmed Umar Chuso, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
“While the command is looking into it (the letter), the durbar committee is hereby requested to come forward for a joint meeting and to conduct an assessment of the situation as it is the normal practice in all previous Sallah festivities.
“While awaiting your response, accept our esteem regards of the Commissioner of Police, please,” the acknowledgement letter read.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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