The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has refused to comply with Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa mini palace.
Gumel cited an ongoing court case filed by the state government regarding the eviction order, scheduled for hearing on June 24, 2024. He stated that obeying the governor’s order would be premature and potentially undermine the legal process.
Security has been beefed up around the mini palace, with additional personnel deployed to the area. The deposed Emir remains in the palace, receiving support from loyal traditional rulers. Rumors of a bulldozer being stationed for demolition have been debunked as social media propaganda.
The standoff between the police and the government continues, with the court’s decision on the eviction order eagerly awaited.
