Katsina, Daura emirates suspend Sallah festivities over insecurity

Katsina and Daura emirate councils in Katsina state have suspended public activities for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations for security reasons.

 

According to a statement from the emirates, activities that will be affected are public display by horse riders (Durbar) at the palace of Abdulmumin Usman, the Emir of Katsina, and Faruk Umar, his counterpart in Daura.

 

Iro Bindawa, the spokesman for the Katsina emirate council, confirmed the development on Wednesday, saying the Emir has asked the faithful to dedicate the time praying for the good of the country.

 

“Yes, the Emirate Council has suspended activities concerning Durbar during the Sallah, but his Eminence has implored residents to seize the Sallah period in offering prayers for the state and for Nigeria,” he said.

 

In a statement signed by Abdulmumini Salihu, the Danejin Daura, the Daura emirate council said it has suspended public activities for Sallah.

 

The statement, which was dated July 13, was addressed to the emirate council members and the Emir’s advisers.

 

The statement also said special prayers should be offered for sustainable peace in the state immediately after the Eid prayers on Sallah day.

 

Usman Ibrahim, the spokesperson for the emirate council, also confirmed the development, saying “the circular is already in the public domain”.

 

In May, the Emir of Daura suspended activities marking the end of the Ramadan fast in the emirate council for security reasons.