The Police has summoned the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to Abuja for interrogation regarding the violence which trailed the recent Sallah festivities in Kano.
On March 30, 2025, a clash reportedly involving members of Sanusi’s entourage led to the death of a vigilante member and injuries to others. The Kano State Police Command subsequently arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the attack.
Authorities also launched an inquiry into the incident and invited Alhaji Wada Isyaku, the Shamakin Kano, for questioning.
An official correspondence dated April 4, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner of Police (Operations), CP Olajide Rufus Ibitoye, has invited Sanisi to appear at the Force Intelligence Department headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
The invitation, the letter noted, was issued on the orders of the Inspector General of Police.
The letter reads:”I have the directives of the Inspector General of police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) to invite you for an investigative meeting with regards to an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.
“In view of the above, you are hereby invited to Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police force headquarters Area 11, Abuja by 1000hrs of Tuesday 8th of April, 2025.
“Your availability is highly sought for a purposeful investigation. Accept the warm regards of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, please.”
In the days leading up to the celebration, the Police had issued directives restricting durbar displays in Kano, citing potential risks to public safety and order.
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