Intrigues has greeted the banning of durbar display that usually adds color to Muslim festivities in Kano, as Emir Muhammad Sanusi 11, reportedly gathered District Heads on Tuesday to discuss the situation.
Our correspondent reports that Emir Sanusi during the last Eid -el- fitr defied police ban and performed the Sallah rituals, which almost led to the breach of the peace in the ancient commercial city of Kano.
One person was killed while others were injured during the Durbar procession. In the aftermath of the violence, the Police had invited Sanusi II to Kano for grilling over the incident.
However, the invitation was withdrawn by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun following public outrage.
The IGP said instead, police detectives will be sent to Kano to grill the Emir over his defiance of police ban on Dubar.
However, it was not certain of detectives were indeed sent to Kano to grill Sanusi II.
Police had banned the Dubar procession following contest emergence of two claimants to Emirship in Kano.
No Dubar In Kano For Id-el-Kabir
However, the Police, in statement by its spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Tuesday, again announced ban on durbar processions, during the forthcoming Sallah, beginning on Friday
But indications emerged that Emir Sanusi is gearing up to perform the Sallah rituals.
In the police Statement, Kiyawa extended Sallah felicitations to the people of Kano, on behalf of the police and sister security agencies.
Kiyawa warned that police, reiterates ban on all forms of durbar activities.
The statement further reads: “The Kano State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the State congratulates Muslim faithful and all law-abiding residents of the State ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Kabir Sallah festivities.
In an effort to ensure peaceful celebrations throughout the State, worshippers are enjoined to be law abiding and conduct themselves peacefully, as adequate pre-emptive measures have been taken to guarantee the peace and public safety across the state.
Kiyawa’s Statement recalled that, in the wake of 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations, the Command, in collaboration with all security agencies in the state, acting on credible intelligence, pronounced total ban on all forms of Durbar activities throughout the State, as part of collective commitment to sustaining the peace and security in the state.
The Command therefore, reiterates that the ban on all forms of Durbar in the state is still in force and will be strictly enforced during this 2025 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, as the threats which have been put to serious checks are still potent.
Kiyawa said the decision, is made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders following intelligence reports indicating plans by recruited miscreants and their sponsors to use Durbar to undermine security and public order in the state, as recorded during Eid-El-Fitr Sallah.
Therefore, all worshippers are to adhere strictly to the following security measures throughout the period.
Kiyawa added that: No horse/animal riding of any kind (Kilisa); no Car-racing, reckless and dangerous driving; no unlawful possession/ reckless display of firearms/weapons; no carrying of any unnecessary/dangerous objects that may trigger suspicion or apprehension.
Police advised parents and guardians to caution their children/wards against being used by subversive elements as the Police and other security agencies are determined and ready to enforce the law to the letter.
Members of the public are warned to desist from any act or conduct that may likely cause breach of the peace or breakdown of law and order.
As we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us pray for the State, the Nation and the State’s athletes that lost their lives on their way back from the National Sport Festival, the Statement added.
Come with your horses for Dubar
Meanwhile, Emir Sanusi II, had earlier in the week directed all district heads and other members of the traditional council to come to Kano metropolis with their horses and ceremonial riders on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, which is the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, 1446 AH.
The invitation of district heads under the Kano Emirate to come to Kano city was ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration scheduled for June 6
The Emir’s directive was contained in a letter issued by the Secretary of the Kano Emirate Council, Alhaji Abba Yusuf Danmakwayon Kano.
They are to pay homage to the Emir at the palace on Thursday, June 5, by 11:00 a.m., the letter stated.
According to the letter, after the visit, the Emir will hold a meeting with the district heads at the council chamber in Kofar Kudu to give more details about the durbar plans.
The statement also directed local government chairmen across the emirate have been asked to assist with transporting the traditional leaders from their locations to Kano for the event.
PmNews Report.
