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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been summoned by the Nigeria Police over a fatal stabbing incident involving his guard during the March 30 Eid prayers at Kofar Mata, Kano.
The Nigeria Police Force has officially summoned the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning following the tragic stabbing of a palace guard during the recent Eid al-Fitr prayers held at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground in Kano on March 30, 2025.
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The unfortunate incident, which unfolded during what should have been a peaceful religious celebration, resulted in the death of a vigilante attached to the Emir’s security detail. Several others sustained injuries in the ensuing chaos. One guard remains hospitalized at the Murtala Muhammad Hospital.
Despite a statewide suspension of Sallah durbar activities, including the traditional horse-riding procession, over security concerns, Emir Sanusi reportedly attended the Eid prayers in a toned-down fashion and without the symbolic equestrian parade.
Initial reports indicated that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had directed Emir Sanusi’s immediate arrest. However, the Kano State Commissioner of Police resisted the order, noting that the Emir had not breached any directives or violated the durbar ban.
In a development that reflects a lack of confidence in the state command, the IGP instructed the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja to assume control of the investigation. A formal invitation letter, signed by CP Olajide Ibitoye, was issued, requesting the Emir to appear before the FID on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
The letter states:
“I have the directives of the Inspector General of Police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, to invite you for an investigative meeting regarding an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain. You are hereby invited to the Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police Force Headquarters, Area 11, Abuja.”
Sources close to the palace indicate that the Emir has yet to formally acknowledge receipt of the police summons.
Meanwhile, authorities confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect alleged to have carried out the stabbing as the Emir was being escorted from the prayer ground. Police also extended an invitation to Wada Isyaku, the Shamakin Kano and a senior palace official, for questioning in relation to the attack.
As investigations continue, the tragic incident casts a shadow over the Eid festivities and raises questions about the effectiveness of security protocols surrounding traditional leaders during public events.
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