The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.

The order was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa.

The governor said Bayero should be arrested for allegedly creating tension in the state.

The statement titled ‘Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero,’ read, “The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state.

“The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor.

“In a statement issued by Mr Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor, it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other top government functionaries at about 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, 25th May 2024.

“As the Chief Security Officer of the state, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest the deposed Emir with immediate effect for disturbing public peace and attempting to destroy the relative peace the state enjoys.”

The deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, in the early hours of Saturday, arrived the ancient city.

The former Monarch arrived Kano to the crowd of supporters at the Aminu Kano International Airport at 4.30am.

According to a video posted by Daily Trust, the former Emir who was fully dressed in royal regalia did not respond to the crowd.

He later observed early morning prayer (Subhi) at the airport, before he reportedly proceeded to the mini palace in Nasarawa, fueling confusion, while Sanusi has taken over the main Gidan Rumfa palace.

Governor Abba Yusuf has given 48 hours to the five deposed Monarchs to vacate their palaces within 48 hours.

Ade Bayero is still within the 48 hours ultimatum by the governor.

 

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