4,000 security personnel slated to cover event
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayeros Coronation and Staff of Office presentation, is slated to take place today, Saturday.
This is as the Vice-President, Professor Yomi Osibanjo and the Presidents Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, are slated to grace the occasion.
Speaking earlier while briefing the media on the forthcoming epics events, the Dan-Daka of Kano and a member of the Kano Emirate Council, Abbas Dalhatu, said the event is expected to receive heavy security attention to ensure a hitch-free event.
“4,000 security personnel from the Police, the DSS, Military, Civil Defense and others are to cover the programmes”, he stated.
He said the Coronation would take place at the Sani Abacha Stadium, in the metropolis, which can hold 16,000 persons, adding that 13,000 are going to be at the normal seats while the rest would be reserved for dignitaries.
Abbas Dalhatu further explained that the Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was crowned 53 years ago at the same stadium, saying now his son would also be crowned at the same place.
He explained that shortly after the coronation, members of the Kano traditional institution would go round the stadium in a Durbah, after which the Emir himself, along with his entourage, will do their Durbah at the place.
On Monday, the Emir will go round Kano on his horse to greet his subjects; the movements will begin from the Emirs Palace to Fagge, Sabon-Gari and then back to the palace through the City Center”, he stated.
Among the VIP dignitaries expected to grace the epoch occasion include Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, captains of the industries, traditional leaders as well as the general public amongst others.
