BREAKING: Gov Yusuf orders arrest of dethroned Kano Emir Bayero
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
In a statement, which Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, his spokesperson, issued on his behalf, Yusuf accused Ado Bayero of 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.”
READ ALSO:
“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.”
Newstrends had reported how the 15th Emir returned to the ancient city.
ICYMI: Lady who admits having sexual relations with dogs faked death- Actress Abiola Adebayo A…
Reactions as Sanwo-Olu tells retirees not to gift churches, mosque their pensions Reactions have trailed Lagos State…
Nigerian Railway Corporation suspends Warri-Itakpe train after derailment The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the…
Again, gunmen attack Benue communities, kill 6, raze houses Gunmen suspected to be bandits wreaking havoc…
EFCC nabs 3 fraudsters impersonating popular cleric on social media Three young men identified as Odion Victor,…
Man, 67, offers two siblings N500 to defile them in Bauchi A 67-year-old man in Bauchi has been accused…