Emirship tussle: Bayero won’t lead Jummat at Kano central mosque, say police

The Kano police command says Aminu Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, will not lead Jummat at Kofar Kudu central mosque. 

Kofar Kudu is where the Emir of Kano worships.

Kano has been embroiled in crisis since the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir last week.

Bayero, who has not complied with the directive of the Kano state government sacking him, has been ensconced in a palace in Nassarawa LGA since his pre-dawn return to the city last Saturday.

In a statement on Friday, Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesperson of the Kano police command, quoted Usaini Gumel, commissioner of police, as saying that arrangements have been made for Bayero to observe Jummat service in Nassarawa.

“The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano,” Kiyawa said.

“The CP also assured that the police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at prayers.

“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation.

“The Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”