AFRICA

Tight Security as Sanusi, Bayero Lead Separate Jumaat Prayers in Kano

There was tight security at the Kano city central mosque as the 16th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, led Friday prayers alongside thousands of supporters and well wishers.

The Emir who appeared in full traditional regalia, rode a white horse to the mosque, where he led about 15 minutes of Friday sermon in Arabic.

Similarly, the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, has also performed the Juma’at service at the mosque situated outside the Nasarawa palace under tight security.

Although, the mosque was not filled as the congregation were forced to pray outside the gate sandwiched by armed security men.

Bayero, also appeared in white royal regalia, under the royal umbrella meant only for Emirs, was excorted back to the Nassarawa Palace after the prayer.

Earlier, there was a false information circulating on social media that the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, would lead the Jumma’t Prayers at the same city central mosque.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, urged all residents to disregard the false information as it is capable of causing crisis in the State.

He said all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.

The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.

“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation.

“We assured that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano.