The Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies in Kano State revealed that they would obey a Federal High Court order that stopped the Kano State Government from reinstating Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano.
The security chiefs revealed this Saturday morning at a joint press briefing led by the Kano Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel.
The security agencies said they are iadhering to a court order that mandates the status quo until a ruling on June 3, 2024.
This is coming few hours after Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered the police to arrest the deposed Kano Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, who returned to the ancient city in the early hours of Saturday.
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano and led by Justice Liman on Thursday issued an court order to restraining the reinstatement of Mr Sanusi as Kano emir.
The police commissioner said, “We are complying with the court order that the status quo must be maintained until the court gives its judgment.”
After the media briefing, the security chiefs met with the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero at the Nasarawa Palace.
Below is the full statement by the police:
JOINT SECURITY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE KANO STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CP MOHAMMED USAINI GUMEL, FIPMA, psc ON THE RESOLVE BY ALL SECURITY AGENCIES TO KEEP THE PEACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURTY TO ALL LAW ABIDING PEOPLE IN VIEW OF THE TENSE SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS SURROUNDING THE CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS OF THE STATE.*
*Held on 25th May, 2024 at Bompai Police Command Headquarters Kano.*
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press;
You are all welcome to Bompai, the Headquarters of Kano State Police Command. We are gathered here to intimate you on the security situation, and in particular the developments surrounding the Chieftaincy Affairs of the State.
2. 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 all Law Enforcement agents in the State.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Let me also remind you 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 tendency will be ruthlessly dealt with according to the law of the land.
6. By and large, the combined security agencies in the State have set out all machinery in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order as the safety and security of all the inhabitants in the State remain sacrosanct.
7. On this note, it is on behalf of all the security agencies, I thank all the good people of the State for their understanding, prayers, continuous support and cooperation.
8. In case of emergencies, the Command can be contacted via; *08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926, 08076091271,* or login to the *”NPF Rescue Me”* Application available on the Play Store.
9. Thank you and God bless.
