The Nigerian police brought Emir Sanusi to Abuja about the knife of Guard during Eid prayers in canoe

An vigilant attached to the security detail of the Emir was stabbed to death, while several other injuries sustained in the bloody attack. The Nigerian police force called the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning to the fatal stitch of one of his palace guards during the recent Eid celebrations. The incident, which occurred on the Kofar Mata Eid land on March 30, sent shockwaves over the ancient city, while violence that was supposed to be a solemn religious occasion violated. An vigilant attached to the security detail of the Emir was stabbed to death, while several other injuries sustained in the bloody attack. Despite a state-wide suspension of the traditional Sallah Durbar, especially the symbolic march by horseback riding, on alleged security considerations, the Emir went to the prayer field on a low key, according to the horse riding show. Reports collected suggested that the inspector general of the police, Kayode Egbetokun, initially ordered the immediate arrest of Emir Sanusi. However, the Kano State Commissioner of the Police said he had pushed back, arguing that the monarch did not violate the ban on durbar and did not have a well -known safety supply. In a move indicating distrust in the state command, the IGP reportedly ordered the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja to take over the case file and invite the monarch directly for questioning. A Police Invitation Letter, obtained by Daily Nigerian, and signed by the Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibiteee, Emir Sanusi ordered to appear before the Fid on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00. The letter reads partly: “I have the Police Inspector General, by the Deputy Inspector General of the Police, Force Intelligence Department, to invite you for an investigation into an incident that took place during the Sallah celebration within your domain.” You are hereby invited to the Force Intelligence Department, opposite police headquarters, area 11, Abuja. “Sources added that the Emir did not formally acknowledge the letter. Palace official, Wada Isyaku, Shamakin Canoe, for interrogation in connection with the ongoing investigation.