By Uzair Adam Imam
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accused the State Police Commissioner of disobeying his directives, particularly regarding the banning of Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
The Commissioner’s actions have been described as “disheartening and dangerous to peaceful coexistence” by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi.
The government explained that the Commissioner’s decision to ban the festivities was unilateral, without consulting the Governor or the State Security Council.
This has raised concerns, as the Governor is the Chief Security Officer of the State.
The government also addressed the recent judgment by the Federal High Court No. 3 in Kano, which claimed that the former emir’s fundamental rights were infringed upon, including allegations of house arrest.
The government disputed this, stating that the former emir was not forced into Gidan Nassarawa, a government property, and was accompanied by security guards.
The government reiterated the Governor’s constitutional duty to ensure the protection of lives and properties.
They urged the people of Kano to continue their legitimate activities peacefully and promised to keep them informed as events unfold.
The government called on well-meaning Nigerians and international friends to intervene and allow the people of Kano to live in peace, stating that any attempt to undo the peace is an assault on democracy.