JUST-IN: Police Counter Emir Sanusi II, Ban Eid-el-Kabir Durbar In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed a total ban on all durbar activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations—just hours after the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, directed all district heads under the Kano Emirate to assemble in Kano city ahead of the annual durbar.

LEADERSHIP reports the Emirate Council had earlier on Tuesday released a letter instructing traditional leaders to arrive with their horses and ceremonial riders on Wednesday, June 4, in preparation for the highly anticipated durbar festivities. The council also scheduled a meeting on Thursday, June 5, at the Emir’s palace in Kofar Kudu to finalise plans for the event.

However, a press statement issued by the Kano State Police Command hours later on Wednesday reiterated that the ban on durbar activities—first imposed during the last Eid-el-Fitr celebration remained in full effect and will be strictly enforced during this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

“The Command therefore, reiterates that the ban on all forms of Durbar in the state is still in force and will be strictly enforced during this 2025 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, as the threats which have been put to serious checks are still potent.

This decision is made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders following intelligence reports indicating plans by recruited miscreants and their sponsors to use Durbar to undermine security and public order in the state, as recorded during Eid-El-Fitr Sallah” the statement partly read.

“All worshippers are to adhere strictly to the following security measures throughout the period: no horse or animal riding (Kilisa), no car-racing, no unlawful possession or display of firearms or weapons, and no carrying of suspicious or dangerous object,” it added.

Parents and guardians have also been warned to prevent their children and wards from being used by “subversive elements,” while residents have been urged to conduct themselves peacefully and avoid any action that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the State.