Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf has ordered “the immediate arrest” of Aminu Bayero.
ASHENEWS recalls that Bayero was dethroned as Emir on Thursday, and replaced by the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.
The governor ordered Bayero’s arrest “for creating tension in the state”.
Bayero arrived Kano in the wee hours of Saturday to a hero’s welcome from his supporters.
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Muhammadu Sanusi, who was reinstated as Emir at a colourful ceremony on Friday, arrived at the palace at 1am on Saturday alongside the Deputy Governor, Speaker of the House of Assembly, and other top government functionaries.
Bayero’s aircraft touched down hours later and his convoy was soon speeding from the Aminu Kano International Airport into the bright lights of the city.
The governor’s order for Bayero’s arrest was contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
“The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state.
“The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor.
“As the Chief Security Officer of the state, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest the deposed Emir with immediate effect for disturbing public peace and attempting to destroy the relative peace the state enjoys,” the statement reads.
