Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the just deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
A statement today, May 25, by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted the governor as accusing Aminu Ado Bayero of creating tension in the state.
“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.
“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.”
Source: Daily Trust.
