Emir Sanusi Lambasts Police Siege on Palace, Vows to Resist Provocation

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has reacted strongly to the police siege on his palace, saying “their aim is to provoke us into violence but we know better”. In a Friday sermon, Emir Sanusi alleged that some external forces were hell-bent on disrupting the peace of the state through bloodshed.

The Emir’s palace in Kofar Kudu was surrounded by armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) earlier today, blocking both entry and exit. Emir Sanusi was expected to escort the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his district posting in Bichi.

Patience is not cowardice, let’s keep praying

Emir Sanusi urged his congregants to resist the temptation of taking the law into their hands, saying “patience is not cowardice, let’s keep praying.” He emphasized that whoever comes to foment trouble in Kano aims to destroy the state’s heritage.

The Kano State government has also expressed dismay over the siege, describing it as provocative. Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Baffa Bichi claimed that the perpetrators were being backed by the federal government. Bichi assured that the state government would deploy its resources to achieve the installation of the district head of Bichi.

The Emir’s defiance and call for peace have been widely praised

The situation remains tense, with many calling for calm and restraint. The Emir’s defiance and call for peace have been widely praised, as the state teeters on the brink of crisis.