Muhammadu Sanusi II has been deposed as the emir of Kano.
This was announced at a special sitting of the Kano executive council chaired by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state.
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BREAKING NEWS; EMIR SANUSI DETHRONED:
The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo Mallam Muhammad Sanusi Ii at a special sitting held today by the council. pic.twitter.com/e9yMySVfbC