Kano calm after court nullifies Sanusi’s reinstatement

Kano city remained calm on Thursday evening despite the Federal High Court judgment which nullified Emir Muhammad Sanusi’s reinstatement as the 16th Emir of Kano.

Our correspondent who went around the city around 5:30 pm noted that despite the judgment, residents were seen going about with their normal businesses as the human and vehicular movement continued unhindered even around the main palace where Sanusi is staying.

It was, however, observed that armed policemen and other security personnel earlier deployed to some strategic places including the main Palace and the mini palace were still on the ground to maintain law and order.

It was also observed that business premises were also operating without any hindrance.

It was also observed that some supporters of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero at the Nasarawa mini palace were seen in groups exchanging greetings among themselves in reaction to the judgement.

Recall that the Kano Police Command had earlier on Thursday issued a statement reminding residents that the ban on processions, protests, and unlawful gatherings is still in force.

The statement which was issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, warmed that any person or group of persons found violating the order would be arrested and prosecuted.

The statement further urged residents to be law abiding and avoid acts capable of breaching peace in the state.

As of the time of filing this report at about 5:50 pm, there was no report from any part of the eight metropolitan local governments of any violence or protest against the judgement.

Meanwhile, some residents have expressed mixed feelings about the court judgement.

While some expressed happiness over the court judgement, others were indifferent, insisting that all Kano wants is peace at this time “when people are battling to get what they will eat.

“It has been more than one month now since Kano has not seen peace, people are tired of this situation,” one of the residents said.

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