Police in Kano, on Friday, placed a ban on all Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order.
State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, made this announcement during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, on Friday.
Bakori stressed the importance of ensuring a peaceful and secure environment during the festivities.
He said security assessments revealed growing tensions and potential threats associated with the Durbar.
“Following credible intelligence reports of orchestrated plans by miscreants and their sponsors to exploit the Durbar for disruptive activities, the Command, in consultation with the Kano State Government and other key stakeholders, has decided to prohibit all Durbar activities across the state,” Bakori stated.
The police commissioner assured residents that adequate security measures had been put in place to safeguard the Eid prayers at designated grounds.
Bakori urged worshippers to comply with security guidelines, including avoiding the carrying of unnecessary objects that could cause suspicion and strict prohibition of horse riding (Kilisa), car racing, and reckless driving.
The Kano police boss also urged parents and guardians to caution their children against being used by subversive elements and to adhere to public order to prevent any breach of peace.
“As we celebrate, let us remember that peace is paramount. We must put aside our differences and work together as law-abiding citizens for the progress of our state and nation,” he stated.
The Kano Police Command also called for continued collaboration with security agencies and encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The development came after the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, announced that he had shelved plans for Sallah Durbar in the interest of peace.
Ado Bayero had earlier written to the police for protection during the Sallah activities. But many had expressed concern over the likelihood of violence since the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, was also preparing for Sallah events.
