BREAKING: Police arrest attacker at Emir Sanusi’s Palace in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged attack on vigilantee operative at the Palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>

The attack which resulted in the death of one vigilante opeative occurred when the entourage of Emir Sanusi was going back after Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at about 12:40pm.

While dispersing from the Eid praying ground, Usman Sagiru and others, now at large, allegedly stabbed Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters, who later died from injuries, an eyewitness told BusinessDay.

Confirming the incident, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, spokesperson of the Kano Police Command, disclosed that another vigilante member, Aminu Suleman from Kofar Mata Quarters was said to have, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, while they were providing shield for Emir Sanusi.

“The Command has commenced an investigation into the incident and extended invitation to Shamakin Kano, Alhaji Wada Isyaku for interrogation,” he said.

“The Kano State Police Command reiterates its ban on all forms of Durbar and warns that anyone found engaging in such activities will be dealt with decisively.

Also, all forms of thuggery activities will not be tolerated. Whoever engage in any act or conduct that may likely cause breach of peace or breakdown of law and order will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.

“We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all.”.

Kiyawa explained that the invitation extended to the Shamakin Kano, was to enable the police made adequate findings into the circumstances that led to the incident.