Dare Babalola
The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will preside over this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, while also unveiling stringent measures to ensure order and security during the festivities.
The decision, as approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, was made in response to credible intelligence reports suggesting potential unrest and disturbances during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the government stated.
The government’s statement on Wednesday took a firm stance, balancing respect for tradition with a tough line on trouble, as Commissioner Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya put it, prioritizing peace and security over pomp and circumstance.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
