IGP summons Emir Sanusi over Sallah durbar
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has summoned Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to appear before the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja for questioning over what he described as “an incident that occurred during the recent Sallah celebration at the Kano palace.”
The invitation, dated April 4 and addressed to Mr. Sanusi, directs him to report to the department, located opposite the Police Force Headquarters in Area 11, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
The letter states: “I have the directives of the Inspector General of Police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), to invite you for an investigative meeting with regards to an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.”
It continues, “In view of the above, you are hereby invited to Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police Force Headquarters, Area 11, Abuja, by 1000hrs of Tuesday, 8th of April, 2025. Your availability is highly sought for a purposeful investigation.”
While the specific details of the incident prompting the invitation remain unclear, the move comes against the backdrop of a protracted tussle over the Kano emirship between Mr. Sanusi and his cousin, Aminu Bayero.
Just days prior, the police had banned the traditional Sallah durbar in Kano, citing concerns over public safety.
The emirship dispute took a legal turn in March when the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal put a hold on the enforcement of its ruling that upheld the Kano State government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law.
This decision paused Mr. Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano, pending a final verdict by the Supreme Court.