Police Ban Durbar Festivities in Kano State

The Kano State Police Command has announced a ban on Durbar activities throughout the state, citing security concerns. This decision was conveyed in a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer.

Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, had earlier invited district heads for the Durbar celebrations and requested police security. However, the police command has deemed the event too risky to proceed.

In the statement, Kiyawa said, “The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithfuls and all law-abiding residents of the State for witnessing yet another Eid-El-Kabir Sallah period and assures that adequate security deployments have been put in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order in all parts of the State before, during, and after the festive period.”

He added, “This measure is taken as a result of a series of security reports obtained and wide consultations made with relevant security stakeholders to ensure the safety of the larger community.”

Despite the ban on Durbar activities, worshippers are encouraged to conduct their Eid prayers at designated praying grounds as traditionally done in the past. The command calls for continued cooperation from all stakeholders to maintain peace and security and urges residents to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.