Force Intelligence Operatives to interogate Emir Sanusi in Kano
Operatives of Force Intelligence Department (FID) will interrogate Emir of Kano HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over the Durbar disturbances during the last Sallah celebrations in Kano on March 30, 2025.
Emir Sanusi was earlier scheduled to appear before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Intelligence Department Abubakar Sadiq over the matter tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10am in Abuja.
Unfavourable public opinions over the Emir Summon to appear in Abuja may have compelled the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to reverse the summon.
Force Intelligence Operatives already deployed to Kano will now obtain statement from Sanusi in Kano over the clash that occurred during the Sallah celebration in Kano State on March 30, 2025.
It was reported that a clash involving members of Sanusi’s entourage was said to have led to the death of a vigilante member, while others were injured during the Sallah celebration in Kano.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement in Abuja said the IGP has directed that Sanusi’s invitation to Abuja be reversed.
He said operatives of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) would instead proceed to Kano to obtain Sanusi’s statement.
He recalled that prior to the Sallah Day celebration, credible intelligence at the disposal of the police indicated that the two disputed Emirs in Kano State, Sanusi and Ado Bayero, were planning to hold separate Durbar Festivals.
He said :”It was to forestall possible breakdown of law and order that the IGP deployed the Coordinating DIG for the North West who also serves as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, DIG Abubakar Sadiq, to engage in dialogue with the two disputed Emirs in Kano and the Kano State Government.
“It was mutually agreed that no Durbar Festival would be held to preserve peace and public safety, and none of the disputed Emirs would ride on horse on Sallah day.
“Despite this agreement, Sanusi, who had attended the Eid Prayers in his car allegedly decided to mount a horse in a procession after Eid Prayers on Sallah Day, accompanied by local vigilantes. This triggered a confrontation by youths in the community, leading to the tragic death of one Usman Sagiru, and leaving several others injured. A situation which the Force had earlier warned against and intended to avert by the emissaries sent earlier to both Sanusi and Alhaji Ado Bayero.
“The Force wishes to reiterate that its actions are guided solely by the principles of justice, neutrality, and professionalism”..
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