The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero hours after reinstating HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano,
In a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Governor, Sanusi Bature, the Governor gave the order for the arrest of the former Emir 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.
“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,” Bature said.
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