KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
30TH MARCH 2025
PRESS RELEASE
ARREST MADE AND INVESTIGATION ONGOING INTO ALLEGED KILLING AND ATTACK ON VIGILANTE MEMBERS AT EMIR SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI II’S ENTOURAGE AFTER EID PRAYERS
The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 12:40pm.
While dispersing from the Eid praying ground, Usman Sagiru and others, now at large, allegedly stabbed Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters, who later succumbed to his injuries. Another vigilante member, Aminu Suleman from Kofar Mata Quarters, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano. The vigilantes were providing security for Emir Sanusi during the event.
The Command has initiated an investigation into the incident and has extended an invitation to Shamakin Kano, Alhaji Wada Isyaku, for questioning.
The Kano State Police Command reiterates its ban on all forms of Durbar and warns that anyone found engaging in such activities will be dealt with decisively. Furthermore, all forms of thuggery (Daba) activities will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in any actions that may lead to a breach of the peace or breakdown of law and order will be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all.
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa
ANIPR, MNISMA,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
