Breaking:Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero

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The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state.

The former Emir was allegedly smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the governor.

In a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the governor, it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the governor, the deputy governor, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other top government functionaries at about 1a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

According to the statement, “s 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.”

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