Police Respond To Conflicting Court Decisions In Kano Emirate Crisis, Detail Next Moves

Police Respond To Conflicting Court Decisions In Kano Emirate Crisis, Detail Next Moves

The Kano State Police Command finds itself in a quandary amidst a flurry of court orders concerning the emirate crisis in the state. Expressing the complexity of the situation, the command has reached out to the media for assistance in navigating this dispute over emirship………..CONTINUE READING

Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, made this appeal during a meeting with heads of media organizations in Kano on Friday. Gumel revealed that the command had been served with five distinct court orders from both federal and state high courts regarding the emirship conflict, all of which have been forwarded to the Minister of Justice for interpretation.

“I have forwarded the five court orders related to the emirship tussle to the Inspector General of Police who has subsequently contacted the Minister of Justice for clarification and interpretation,” Gumel stated. “We are currently awaiting guidance on which order to comply with as the conflicting court directives have created a complex situation. Once we receive the necessary interpretation, we will take appropriate action to resolve the emirship dispute in accordance with the law.”

Gumel also took the opportunity to critique the unprofessional reporting of a radio station and urged the media to verify information with the police before publishing reports. He emphasized the importance of accuracy and balanced reporting in mitigating the situation.

Despite the tension surrounding the emirship dispute, the ancient city of Kano has resumed its bustling yet peaceful ambience, with no reported altercations between the 16th Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, and his predecessor, Aminu Bayero, during the Juma’at prayer

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