By Uzair Adam Imam
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, has returned to the ancient town and taken up residence in a palace in Nassarawa, fueling confusion and tension.
His return came in the early hours of Saturday, when his aircraft landed at Aminu Kano International Airport at around 4:30 am.
Upon his arrival, Bayero was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, who chanted verses from the Holy Quran, including Surah Al-Fatihah: “It is You we worship and You we ask for help.”
His convoy then made its way through the city, eventually arriving at the mini-palace in Nassarawa, where he has taken up residence.
Meanwhile, Sanusi II has taken over the traditional Gidan Rumfa palace, which has been the seat of the Emir of Kano for centuries.
Both palaces are now under heavy security cover, as the situation remains tense and uncertain.