The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had extended invitations to district heads for the Durbar and requested police security for the event. However, the police command has decided that such activities will not be permitted, citing security concerns.

“The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithfuls and all law-abiding residents of the State for witnessing yet another Eid-El-Kabir Sallah period and assures that adequate security deployments have been put in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order in all parts of the State before, during and after the festive period,” the statement read.

Emphasizing their commitment to maintaining peace in the state, the police highlighted their collaboration with various security stakeholders. The statement continued, “A ban has been placed on ALL DURBAR activities throughout the State for the upcoming Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. This measure is taken as a result of a series of security reports obtained and wide consultations made with relevant security stakeholders to ensure the safety of the larger community.”

The police command advised worshippers to conduct their usual Eid prayers at the designated Eid praying grounds, as has been the tradition in the past.