ARREST MADE AND INVESTIGATION ONGOING INTO ALLEGED KILLING AND ATTACK ON VIGILANTE MEMBERS AT EMIR SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI II'S ENTOURAGE AFTER EID PRAYERS
The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at about 12:40pm.
2. While dispersing from the Eid praying ground, Usman Sagiru and others, now at large, allegedly stabbed Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters and who later died from injuries. Another vigilante member, Aminu Suleman from Kofar Mata Quarters, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, while they were providing shield for Emir Sanusi.
3. The Command has commenced an investigation into the incident and extended invitation to Shamakin Kano, Alhaji Wada Isyaku for interrogation.
4. The Kano State Police Command reiterates its ban on all forms of Durbar and warns that anyone found engaging in such activities will be dealt with decisively. Also, all forms of thuggery (Daba) activities will not be tolerated. Whoever engage in any act or conduct that may likely cause breach of peace or breakdown of law and order will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
5. We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all.
