The police have summoned the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, to Abuja, the nation’s capital, regarding an alleged murder that occurred during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano.
Authorities in Kano previously stated that they were investigating the killing of a man during the procession on Sunday.
The violence erupted after Emir Sanusi returned home from Eid prayers. He walked to the Eid prayer ground but rode back to the palace on horseback.
The police had also summoned the emir’s aide, Wada Isyaku, who holds the title of ‘Shamakin Kano,’ over a purported violation of a ban on the durbar—an event usually held to mark the conclusion of Ramadan.
In an effort to ensure a safe and secure celebration, the police and other security agencies in the state had prohibited the event, stating it was essential to maintain relative peace and public order.
On Saturday, the police issued a letter dated 4 April, signed by Olajide Ibitoye, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, stating that Mr Sanusi was invited due to a directive from the Inspector-General of Police.
The letter requested that the emir report to the Force Intelligence Department headquarters in Abuja on 8 April at 10 a.m.
