Kano state High Court on Monday issued an order restraining the recently dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, alongside four other former emirs, from parading themselves as monarchs in the state.
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The court’s decision came after hearing an ex parte motion, instructing all dethroned emirs to cease acting in their official capacities and to vacate their respective palaces immediately.
The court mandated the Nigeria Police Force to take control of the Emir of Kano’s palace, currently occupied by Ado Bayero, and ensure his prompt eviction.
The court’s ruling stated: “An order of interim injunction is hereby granted restraining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Defendants either by themselves, servants, privies, and or any other persons or officers serving under them or acting in connection with any other person from parading themselves as Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed by the Applicants.
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“That an order is hereby granted directing the Commissioner of Police, Kano State, to immediately take over the palace of the Emir of Kano located at State Road, Kano, and evict the 1st Defendant/Respondent from the said palace pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice dated 24th May, 2024.
“An order is hereby granted restraining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Defendants from parading themselves as Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye in the interest of peace in Kano pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
“An order is hereby made that the 1st to 5th Defendants be served through the office of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State, who is to ensure immediate implementation of the order of the Hon. Court in the interest of justice.
“The motion on notice dated 24/05/2024 is adjourned to 11th June, 2024, for hearing.”
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had previously directed the Nigeria Police Force to arrest Aminu Ado Bayero.
The directive was issued in a statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson.
The governor accused Ado Bayero of creating tension in the state and attempting to forcefully return to the palace after his dethronement.
