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Drama in Kano as Security Barricades Emir’s Palace

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
December 6, 2024
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Drama in Kano as Security Barricades Emir’s Palace
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Tension is brewing in Kano as heavily armed policemen have barricaded the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II’s palace, effectively preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. The event, meant to feature the presentation of a staff of office to a new District Head of Bichi, now lies in uncertainty.

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  • What Led to This Dramatic Security Action?
  • A Governor’s Intervention Blocked
  • Ceremony Grounds Cordoned Off
  • Silence Fuels Speculation
  • The Bottom Line

What Led to This Dramatic Security Action?

Eyewitnesses and sources within the Kano Emirate report a sudden and forceful deployment of armed security personnel, including armoured personnel carriers (APCs), at the Emir’s palace. Movement was entirely restricted, leaving many to question the rationale behind such drastic measures.

“The Emir has been on the phone trying to understand what is happening. He was prepared to leave for the ceremony when the security operatives arrived and ordered him to remain indoors,” said an anonymous palace insider. But why was the Emir targeted in this manner?

A Governor’s Intervention Blocked

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s attempts to mediate appear to have hit a dead end. Reports suggest that his representatives were also denied entry into the palace. “His Excellency sent representatives to meet with the Emir and mediate, but even they were not allowed past the barricade,” a source close to the state government revealed.

This raises a critical question: What forces are at play that even the state government appears powerless in this situation?

Ceremony Grounds Cordoned Off

The tension wasn’t confined to the Emir’s palace alone. At the Bichi event venue, security personnel reportedly cordoned off the area, leaving attendees and organisers stranded. The situation seems to reflect a deliberate effort to obstruct the ceremony altogether. But to what end?

Silence Fuels Speculation

Attempts to get clarity from the Kano State Police failed, as SP Abdullahi Haruna, the Police Public Relations Officer, declined to comment, stating, “I cannot comment on the matter at this time.” This silence has only fueled speculation.

While official statements from the state government and the Emirate Council are notably absent, rumours abound about potential political undertones. Could this incident signal deeper tensions within Kano’s political or royal establishments?

The Bottom Line

The sudden barricading of the Emir’s palace and disruption of the royal ceremony leave more questions than answers. Why was the Emir targeted? Is this a reflection of political power struggles, or are other motivations at play? Until official statements are made, the residents of Kano, and indeed the nation, are left to ponder the implications of this extraordinary event.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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