By Uzair Adam Imam
The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has held a Sallah durbar in Kano, defying a police ban on the event.
The durbar was held after the Emir led Eid prayers and a sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other officials attended the prayers and durbar, which was held despite heavy rain flooding the usual Eid grounds.
The police ban had been criticized by the Governor, who argued that he had not been consulted as the Chief Security Officer of the State.
Meanwhile, the 15th Fulani Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, observed his Eid prayer at the Nasarawa mini palace, as earlier announced.
The event was marked by the traditional durbar procession, which was held despite the police ban.
The durbar was a significant event in Kano, with many residents attending to celebrate the Eid festival.