Muhammadu Sanusi II, Kano's Emir, firmly rejected claims he broke rules against Sallah durbar celebrations. He explained that his trip simply went from Eid prayers back home, nothing more. Unknown troublemakers started fights as the Emir traveled home Sunday after prayers. These disturbances left one person dead.
The Emir addressed these events clearly. He mentioned he had already reached his palace safely when someone told him about attacks on local security teams. According to him, these vigilante groups caught several attackers and brought them to the police. When these same guards headed back, they faced more violence, resulting in a death. The Emir believes someone wants to manufacture conflict where peace exists.
Someone close to the Emir shared additional details without revealing their name. They described how a young man threw an object along the planned route before running away. This person abandoned personal items, including a phone, which authorities collected as evidence. The aide stressed that these actions seem planned to create major disorder.
The palace staff member emphasized that the Emir just traveled between his home and prayer grounds—normal movement completely separate from the banned festival activities. They urged police to work harder to find those responsible for planning the attacks. Nothing about the Emir's actions violated any restrictions placed on traditional Sallah celebrations.
The Emir addressed these events clearly. He mentioned he had already reached his palace safely when someone told him about attacks on local security teams. According to him, these vigilante groups caught several attackers and brought them to the police. When these same guards headed back, they faced more violence, resulting in a death. The Emir believes someone wants to manufacture conflict where peace exists.
Someone close to the Emir shared additional details without revealing their name. They described how a young man threw an object along the planned route before running away. This person abandoned personal items, including a phone, which authorities collected as evidence. The aide stressed that these actions seem planned to create major disorder.
The palace staff member emphasized that the Emir just traveled between his home and prayer grounds—normal movement completely separate from the banned festival activities. They urged police to work harder to find those responsible for planning the attacks. Nothing about the Emir's actions violated any restrictions placed on traditional Sallah celebrations.
