The Kano State Police Command has banned all Durbar actions in the course of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr celebrations within the state, citing safety considerations and the necessity to preserve public order.
Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the state commissioner of Police, revealed this throughout a press briefing on the Bompai Police Headquarters on Friday, emphasising the necessity for a peaceable and safe setting in the course of the festivities.
In line with CP Bakori, intelligence stories indicated plans by sure components to take advantage of the Durbar for disruptive actions.
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“Following credible intelligence stories of orchestrated plans by miscreants and their sponsors to make use of the Durbar for violent acts, the Command, in session with the Kano State Authorities and different key stakeholders, has determined to ban all Durbar actions throughout the state,” he said.
He assured residents that ample safety measures had been put in place to safeguard Eid prayers at designated places. He additionally urged worshippers to adjust to safety pointers, together with avoiding suspicious objects and refraining from actions akin to horse driving (Kilisa), automobile racing, and reckless driving.
Dad and mom and guardians had been suggested to warning their youngsters in opposition to being utilized by subversive components.
“As we have fun, allow us to do not forget that peace is paramount. We should put apart our variations and work collectively as law-abiding residents for the progress of our state and nation,” CP Bakori urged.
The police additional referred to as for continued cooperation with safety businesses and inspired residents to report any suspicious actions.
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The choice follows an earlier announcement by the fifteenth Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who said that he had halted plans for the Sallah Durbar within the curiosity of peace.
Ado Bayero had beforehand requested police safety for Sallah actions, however considerations over potential unrest arose, particularly because the sixteenth Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, had additionally begun preparations for the festivities following a directive from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.