Police decry booing of Sanusi’s entourage on his way back from Eid prayers

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State Police Command has expressed displeasure over the booing of the entourage of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by some persons on his way back to the palace after observing the Eid prayers on Sunday.

A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Monday indicated that the incident happened when the monarch took a different road home, as part of his religious obligation.

The statement said that he was booed within the vicinity of Festival Primary School and Zage/Zango areas by some unidentified persons.

“Currently, we are monitoring the entire Sallah events to ensure law and order are maintained, adequate security measures are in place to tackle any form of security threats.

“Accordingly, the police command is warning individuals intending to cause chaos or breach the peace during the Sallah celebration to stay clear of the state,’’ the statement read.

The police further disclosed that security personnel had been deployed to arrest anyone attempting to cause a breach of the law in the state.

The statement warned members of the public to desist from carrying weapons during and after the celebrations, saying that anyone found with such items would face stiff penalties.

“Rigorous stop-and-search operations and patrols are ongoing in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the metropolitan area to ensure a peaceful celebration,” the statement added.