The two warring emirs fighting for legitimacy, Bayero and Sanusi.
By Goodluck Ikiebe
The tussle for the jugular of Kano, its emirship or traditional leadership took a dramatic turn today as the two warring emirs, the deposed Aminu Bayero and the reinstated Muhammad Sanusi II presided over two Friday prayers simultaneously in Kano.
However, the Kano State Police Command has commended residents of the ancient city for their peaceful behaviour as Emirs Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Bayero presided over two Friday prayers simultaneously at different premises in Kano.
While Sanusi led his prayers at the Central Mosque, Bayero, observed his at the Nasarawa Palace, also in Kano.
Both Emirs are laying claim to the throne.
While Sanisu was reinstated by Gov. Abba Yusuf, Bayero is contesting his dethronement in the court.
The police had warned potential troublemakers to stay away from Kano.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, told the Newsmen in an interview on Friday, that prayers were conducted in a peaceful atmosphere across the 44 LGAs of the state.
“I am very pleased with the orderly manner faithful residents conducted themselves before, during and after the prayer’s without rancour in all parts of the state.
The Commissioner praised residents for their cooperation with police personnel deployed in and outside the metropolis, which resulted in zero crime being recorded.
He appealed to residents to continue cooperating with the Police to ensure peaceful coexistence in the state.
“This is a testament to the effective collaboration between law enforcement and the community.
“The Police command looks forward to continued partnership in maintaining peace and order in the state”, he said.
