Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations in the State.
A statement issued yesterday by the State’s Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, noted that the ban became necessary in order to sustain the peace by the Police Command in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders.
Gumel said, “In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations”.
He, however, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
He further said, “In this trying period, the Police will enforce the existing court order and prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirates tussle and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order”.
The Commissioner said the Command would want to see continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders, in order to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
He urged the general public to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons, or items, to the nearest Police station.
Recall that the deposed 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, some few days ago directed his District Heads to come to the Sallah Durbar celebration in the State.
Meanwhile, the Command, on Wednesday, denied receipt of a letter from Bayero seeking permission to organise Sallah durbar during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
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