Govt deploys heavily armed security men to Kano emir’s palace

There is currently a deployment of heavily armed policemen
around Kano Emir’s Palace and personal residents of some senior
council members of the emirate, Daily Trust observed.

Our reporter observed that about 10 Police Hilux Vans, which
conveyed security personnel to the place, were stationed at Kofar
Kudu emir’s palace, another 10 around personal residence of Chief
of Staff to the Emir of Kano Malam Muhammadu Sanusi along Iyaka
road.

Further observation showed that another 10 police patrol
vehicles were stationed at the main entrance of Kano State
Government House, while one patrol van was kept at the personal
resident of the incumbent Galadiman Kano Alhaji Abbas Sanusi.

Also, security personnel were stationed at the main entrance of
Audu Bako State Secretariat. One of the policemen at the
secretariat confided in Daily Trust that they were conveyed to the
secretariat as early as 6am.

This may not be unconnected with the planned presentation of
letters of appointment to the four new emirs by the state governor
but when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna
Abdullahi, said he was not aware of the Police operation and would
rather not make any comment about it.

However, he said: “I will find out from my superiors why police
Mopol were deployed and communicate to you. As soon as I get
details of the operation, I will get back to you.”

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