Kano On Edge: Fierce Clash Erupts Near Emir Sanusi’s Palace As Crisis Deepens

Violence broke out again in Kano on Sunday when supporters of the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero allegedly targeted the Kofar Kudu Palace, home to the reinstated 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the power struggle over the emirate deepened.

Tension Grips Kano Again as Bayero’s Convoy Sparks Clash Near Sanusi’s Palace

Fresh unrest erupted in Kano on Sunday as loyalists of the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, reportedly clashed with palace guards near the Kofar Kudu Palace – the official residence of reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.

According to a statement by the Kano Emirate Media Team, signed by Sadam Yakasai, the attack occurred while Emir Sanusi was away. Yakasai accused Bayero of deliberately provoking violence by using the palace route instead of the traditional Koki-Nassarawa road. Palace gates were allegedly broken, guards injured, and police vehicles vandalized.

He also condemned Bayero for “occupying the Nassarawa mini-palace without legal challenge” and claimed Sanusi enjoys the loyalty of 37 out of 38 district heads.

However, a member of Bayero’s entourage, Muktar Dahiru, painted a different picture. He claimed the confrontation was with unidentified thugs who tried to block Bayero’s convoy. He said police had to step in and disperse the crowd using tear gas, allowing the Emir to continue unharmed.

As tensions continue to simmer, residents fear further unrest amid the ongoing tussle for Kano’s royal stool.

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