IGP withdraws invitation to Sanusi over eid killing in Kano
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has rescinded the earlier invitation for Kano’s Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi, to participate in an inquiry into the violence that occurred during the recent Eid-el-Fitr festivities.
The police had originally asked the Emir to appear at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on April 8, 2025, concerning allegations of killings involving individuals from a vigilance group purportedly linked to his entourage. This invitation was conveyed via a letter dated April 4 and signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye on behalf of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police for the Force Intelligence Department.
The incident unfolded during the Eid prayer session at the Kofar Mata prayer ground in Kano—a session led by Sanusi and attended by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and other high-ranking officials. Previously, the Kano police command had prohibited durbar activities during the celebrations and confirmed the formation of an eight-member panel to investigate the reported killings.
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In a statement issued on Sunday, April 7, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi explained that the IGP decided to cancel the invitation based on recommendations from respected stakeholders. Moving forward, the police will secure the monarch’s statement in Kano through the Force Intelligence Department.
The statement read;
The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, remains resolute in its commitment to conducting its criminal investigation duties with the highest level of professionalism, including the investigation of this incident
Adejobi stated that several arrests had already been made in relation to the incident and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to impartiality and justice. “The Force also wishes to emphasize that its operations are firmly rooted in the principles of justice, neutrality, and professionalism,” he said.
He further stressed that anyone found responsible for the violence, regardless of their position or status, would face the full weight of the law.
