Lawyer Hamza Dantani has written President Tinubu about the police chief inviting Emir Sanusi for questioning. He claims political reasons motivated this summons related to a recent Eid celebration. Dantani believes the police action disrespects both the Emir himself and the entire traditional leadership system. He fears this could cause unrest in Kano and across northern Nigeria.
The issue started when police advised canceling the traditional Durbah ceremony. The Emir followed their guidance and traveled by car instead of horseback. An aide died that day, but the local police commissioner investigated and found no link between this death and the canceled ceremony. Despite these findings, the Inspector General still called the Emir for questioning, which Dantani sees as harassment.
Dantani reminded everyone that police should maintain peace rather than create problems. He sent copies of his letter to many top officials, asking them to protect traditional institutions. This happened during tense times in Kano after the government brought back Emir Sanusi, a decision that sparked much debate nationwide.
The issue started when police advised canceling the traditional Durbah ceremony. The Emir followed their guidance and traveled by car instead of horseback. An aide died that day, but the local police commissioner investigated and found no link between this death and the canceled ceremony. Despite these findings, the Inspector General still called the Emir for questioning, which Dantani sees as harassment.
Dantani reminded everyone that police should maintain peace rather than create problems. He sent copies of his letter to many top officials, asking them to protect traditional institutions. This happened during tense times in Kano after the government brought back Emir Sanusi, a decision that sparked much debate nationwide.
