The Police Command in Kano State, Thursday banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.
The police in a statement signed by Mr Usaini Gumel, the state commissioner of police, said the ban became necessary to sustain peace in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders.
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed, restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.
He advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various designated praying grounds, as was traditionally done in the past.
“In this trying period, the police will enforce the existing court order, prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirship Tussle, and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order,” he said.
The commissioner called for continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders for a safer and more secure environment.
He also urged the general public to any suspicious movement of persons or items to the nearest police station.
