Kano security forces threaten arrest of Emirs Sanusi II and Bayero over durbar ban violations

Kano joint security forces have warned Emirs Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero they face arrest if their actions threaten peace, following fresh violations of a ban on horse riding and durbar activities. The warning came after Emir Sanusi II rode a white horse to Kano's 66th Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, prompting Bayero's camp to threaten a full durbar in response. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the ban remains fully enforced for everyone regardless of status. New rules require any group planning durbar or horse-riding activities to give 72 hours' written notice to the police command for security assessment. The ban was introduced after an earlier Bayero procession was linked to destruction of public property, with five people arrested.