The Kano State Police Command has pledged to adhere to the court order restraining the Kano State government from implementing the abolished law concerning the Kano Emirates Council.
Following a ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano, which issued an ex-parte order preventing Governor Abba Yusuf from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Justice Mohammed Liman also suspended the enactment of the new law that dissolved the four emirates of Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano.
Governor Abba Yusuf, however, disputed the order while issuing a reappointment letter to Sanusi on Friday, claiming that the judge issued it from the United States.
After leading Jumat prayers at the Government House, Emir Sanusi proceeded to the palace. Shortly after his arrival, the dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, also returned to the state and settled in a mini-palace.
Governor Yusuf subsequently ordered Bayero’s arrest, accusing the former monarch of inciting unrest.
In a press conference at the command headquarters on Saturday morning, Commissioner of Police Usaini Mohammed Gumel cautioned troublemakers to desist from causing further unrest.
He said, “The Police Command is expressly obeying the Court Order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside ail Law Enforcement agents in the State.
“Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to everyone as we are committed to carrying out our statutory duties as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He added that no doubt, the law abiding people of Kano State are known for a revered cultural heritage and respect for constituted authorities and in this regard, advised to remain calm, patient, and to keep cooperating with security agencies as the matter described will be addressed by the Court on the 3rd of June 2024.
He also that the position of the law is very clear as whoever, under whatever guise is found to be planning to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the State or feel that he she can jeopardize the existing security settings in the State will be arrested and made to face full wrath of the law.
“Therefore, as the Police Command is leading other security agencies to sustain the peace and peaceful coexistence for overriding interests, miscreants should stay clear of violence in all its ramifications and should not take advantage or hijack the current situation to launch unprovoked attack on people, property and infrastructure of the State. Any person found with such a tendency will be ruthlessly dealt with according to the law of the land” he said.
