Emir Sanusi Defies Police Ban, Holds Sallah Durbar in Kano

Despite the ban on the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state, the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, is currently holding Sallah Durbar.

This is after the Emir had led the Eid prayer and sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque.

The Eid prayer was observed at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the Eid ground, making it unusable. As reported by Daily Trust, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members observed prayer with the Emir. Recall that the Kano state police command banned the celebration of Durbar in the state, which was earlier planned by the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The Army, Police, Civil defence and others provided security. Emir Sanusi II took the usual route back home and casually stopping along the way to receive greetings and homage from individuals and groups riding on a horse.

Meanwhile, the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero observed his Eid prayer at the Nassarawa mini palace as earlier announced. The embattled Emir had also announced cancellation of durbar activities during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.