Jumat Prayers; Neither Bayero Nor Sanusi Will Lead – Police

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State authorities have urged residents of the State to go about their lawful activities and disregard information making the round that Emir Ado Bayero and/or Emir Muhammad Sanusi will be leading the Friday Jumat Prayers at the city’s Central Mosque.

Both Emir Bayero and Emir Sanusi are currently locked in a fierce battle for the  control the soul of Kano Emirate Stool.

Traditionally, any of them that leads the Jumat Prayers at the Central Mosque is regarded as the legitimate occupier of the Throne.

Reports from both camps have inundated the social media suggesting that both Emirs are set to lead the Friday prayers of the Muslim Umuahia in the commercial enclave at the Central Mosque in the Kofar Mata area .

But a statement, from the Spokesperson  for the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,  on Friday, May 31, 2024, said neither of the two gladiators will be leading the prayers at the Central Mosque.

According to the statement, while Emir Bayero will observe the Friday prayers at a Mosque very close to the Nasarawa Palace, where he is currently holding court, Emir Sanusi will perform the religious ritual at his present strong hold City palace in Kano Municipal Council.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for both  Emir Bayero  and Emir Sanusi to observe their Friday prayers at where each of  them is residing.

He advised members of the public to, therefore, ignore insinuations to the contrary in the social media, and go about their lawful activities without fear of molestation or intimidation.

The Commissioner of police noted that Security Personnel will continue to provide the necessary security to ensure that residents observe their Friday Congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.