Police invite Emir Sanusi for questioning over Kano ‘Durbar incident’

The Nigeria police headquarters has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning over an incident that occurred during Eid festival in Kano.

The police, alongside other sister security agencies in the state, had earlier cancelled all durbar activities, particularly equestrian procession, in the state, citing security reasons.

However, while the emir was marching to attend prayer at Kofar Mata Eid Ground on March 30, a member of the vigilante protecting the emir was stabbed to death, while scores were injured.

Following the incident, insiders told this newspaper that the Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun had earlier directed the state commissioner of police to arrest the emir.

According to sources, the CP had explained to the IGP that the incident had nothing to do with violation of durbar ban, and that the emir did not use horses to visit the Government House as the tradition provides.
Perhaps dissatisfied with the CP’s explanation, the IGP directed the Force Intelligence Department to take over the case file and invite the emir to Abuja for questioning.

In a letter of invitation signed CP Olajide Ibitoye, the police invited the monarch to appear before the Force Intelligence Department on Tuesday April 8 by 10am.

“I have the directives of the Inspector General of police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) to invite you for an investigative meeting with regards to an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.

“In view of the above, you are hereby invited to Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police force headquarters Area 11. Abuja by 1000hrs of Tuesday 8th of April, 2025.

“Your availability is highly sought for a purposeful investigation.
“Accept the warm regards of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, please,” the letter read.