The Kano State Police Command has advised residents to disregard false claims that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, will be leading the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque.
The State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, made the clarification in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna a copy of which was made available to The Telescope on Friday.
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“The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, further assured that 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 statement said.
He explained that Bayero will be observing his Friday prayers at the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, his current place of residence.
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The commissioner assured that the police and other state security agencies would enhance security measures at the Emir’s Palace, where Emir Muhammad Sanusi II is slated to lead the Jummah prayers.
He emphasised on the importance of disregarding false reports and urged the Public to go about their normal activities without concern, stating, ”The police will continue to provide necessary security to ensure that residents can peacefully observe their Friday congregational prayers without any risks to their safety or property.”
Gumel also encouraged individuals to share reliable information regarding suspicious activities for swift security responses within the state.
Recall that the Danburan of Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero had on Thursday evening issued a statement inviting Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by Sanusi.
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Similarly, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invites residents to join him at the emir’s palace Friday mosque to observe the Friday congregational prayer.
However, this created palpable fear and tension among the residents in view of the current situation in the state.
