The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
A statement by State Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, stated that the ban became necessary to the sustain the peace already achieved by the Police Command, in conjunction with other relevant security stakeholders.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.
He, however, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
“In this trying period, the police will enforce the existing court order and prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirship tussle to remain apart and respect the court order,” he said.
The commissioner said the command would want to see continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to collectively work together to build a safer and more secure environment.
He urged the general public to keep reporting any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest police station.