Tensions Rise As Police Deploy Personnel To Sanusi, Bayero Palaces

Kano State– The Kano State Police Command has deployed additional armed security personnel to the palaces of two contending emirs situated in the metropolitan Local Government Areas of Kano.

Usaini Gumel, the outgoing Commissioner of Police in the state, confirmed the deployment in an interview with journalists.

The outgoing Commissioner of Police in the state, Usaini Gumel, confirmed the deployment during an interview with newsmen.

According to him, “Equipped and armed personnel have been deployed to handle any unforeseen circumstances around the identified areas.

He explained that the deployment aims to prevent security threats and maintain a peaceful atmosphere pending the emirship’s outcome.

Gumel said that the command has reinforced its personnel deployment plans to ensure adequate security and peaceful coexistence in the state.

“Armed personnel have been deployed to provide security at the Kofar Kudu Palace, residence of Emir Malam Mohammad Sanusi, and the Nasarawa Mimi Palace, residence of Emir Aminu Bayero,” he said.

In a call for public cooperation, the police commissioner appealed to residents to support the police efforts by providing information that could aid in maintaining peace and stability in the state.

“The police appeal for public support and urge residents to provide information that could aid in maintaining peace, progress, and political stability,” he said.

He reassured the public of the command’s dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all residents, enabling them to pursue their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property.

“The command is committed to providing the required security that will enable all residents to pursue their legitimate activities without threats to lives and property,” he said.

The deployment happened amid the tension in the ancient city of Kano due to the emirship tussle.