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Breaking: Gov Yusuf orders immediate arrest of dethroned Emir Bayero
Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf, has directed the immidiate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, amidst heightened tensions in the city.
Yusuf accused Bayero of creating tension in the state, in a statement, his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, issued on his behalf.
“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.
“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.”
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