The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun ordered Muhammadu Sanusi II the 16th Emir of Kano to appear at the force Intelligence headquarters in Abuja for investigating a Sallah-related violent event.
Surajo Rabiu died after the attack that also injured Aminu Suleman during a violent incident.
An investigative meeting invitation reached the Sanusi regarding the violent incident which happened at his area of control during Sallah holidays.
A letter issued by Commissioner of Police (OPS), CP Olajide Ibitoye in the name of Deputy Inspector General of Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) invokes the Inspector General of Police’s directive for your attendance in an investigative session about the Sallah celebration incident in your jurisdiction.
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A conference invitation requests your presence at Force Intelligence Department which stands opposite to the Police Force Headquarters Area 11. You are called to attend a purposeful investigation meeting at Abuja beginning from 1000hrs of Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your immediate response is required according to the letter.
Police officials in Kano have arrested Usman Sagiru regarding the death of vigilante member Surajo Rabiu from an attack against the group accompanying 16th Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Hospital staff treated Aminu Suleman after he joined the list of injured vigilante members when they transported him to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano for medical attention.
The police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed that the incident took place when local guards provided security for Emir Sanusi II’s return from Kofar Mata eid prayer ground after performing two rakat eid-el-fitr prayers.
