Following the persistent tension prevailing in the ancient North West commercial city of Kano as a result of the Emirship tussle, the State Police Command has banned all Sallah Durbar celebrations ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitri festivities.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who announced the decision this Friday while addressing journalists, attributed it to security concerns and the need to prevent potential unrest.
According to him, intelligence reports revealed plans by certain groups to use the Durbar to create instability.
“In pursuit of a safe and secure celebration, and to maintain peace and public order, the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has assessed the rising tensions and uncertainties surrounding the Durbar activities.
“Following credible intelligence reports about plans to use the Durbar as a proxy for unrest, a ban has been placed on all Durbar activities throughout the state during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations,” the Commissioner of Police stated.
While disclosing that the stand was arrived at after extensive consultations with the Kano State Government and other key stakeholders, CP Bakori urged worshippers to conduct their Eid prayers only at designated prayer grounds and to adhere to security guidelines.
He named the restrictions to include: worshippers avoiding carrying unnecessary objects that may cause suspicion., ban on horse riding (Kilisa), car racing and reckless driving.
The Commissioner of Police who warned that anyone caught violating these directives would face legal consequences reassured residents that the police had deployed adequate security personnel to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration.
The police commissioner further appealed to residents to report suspicious activities by calling these emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.
