Aminu Bayero Remains Emir Of Kano – Joint Security

Joint security agencies in Kano under the leadership of the State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, have said they will obey the court order issued by a Federal High Court stopping the Kano State government from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, alongside other top security officers of the military, the DSS and others, warned that they would not allow anybody to break peace and unity of the State using what is happening in the Emirate Council.

He said, “Our joint security resolved to keep peace in Kano, and the development surrounding the Emirates Council; the Police Command respects the court order, alongside other security agencies and we have resolved to ensure that we keep peace in the state.”

He disclosed that the order to arrest the dethroned Emir Bayero had not been transmitted to the police command as they only read it on social media.

He added that they would not be compelled by anybody to carry out any assignment.

“As far as the situation of the Emirate is concerned, we recognize the Emir who was there as stated by the Court, and we are only respecting Court orders which say status quo should be maintained and that is where we stay and stand,” he added.

The Police Commissioner added that “the position of law is very clear that whoever tries to cause problems will be arrested without hesitation.

“Miscreants are are advised to stay away from causing havoc in the State, as the safety of the people remain sacrosanct.”