Top Story

Breaking: Court orders police to evacuate deposed Emir Bayero from Kano with immediate effect

955

The Kano Police Commissioner has been ordered to immediately evacuate the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, from the Nasarawa Palace in Kano, where he is currently staying.

Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, presiding over a Kano State High Court, issued the order on Monday, May 27.
The court also issued an interim injunction restraining Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed by the applicants.

The judge gave the order after hearing the ex parte application by counsel to the applicants, Barrister Ibrahim Isa Wangida, dated May 27, 2024.

The order reads: “That an order of interim injunction is hereby granted restraining the 1st 2nd, 3rd 4th & 5th defendants, either by themselves, servants, privies, and or any other persons or officers serving under them or acting in connection with any other person, from parading themselves as Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed by the applicants.

“That an order is hereby granted to the extent that the Commissioner of Police Kano State should immediately take over the palace of the Emir of Kano situated at State Road Kano and evict the 1 Defendant/Respondent from the said palace pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice dated 24 May, 2024.

“That an order of this Hon. Court is hereby granted restraining the 1st 2nd 3rd 4th & 5th defendants from parading themselves as Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye in the interest of peace in Kano pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
“That an order is hereby made that 1–5th defendants be through the office of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State, who is to ensure immediate implementation of the order of the Hon. Court in the interest of justice.”

Hearing of the motion on notice has been scheduled for June 11, 2024.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Just in: FCT CP loses son in car accident

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly...

Just in: Nigerian Telecom Users to Pay More as NCC Approves 50% Tariff Hike

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted telecom operators’ request to adjust...

Breaking: Trump vows to halt illegal immigration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States...

Nigeria’s Presidency Shrugs Off Badenoch’s Comments, Says No Impact on Relations

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed comments made by UK Conservative Party leader,...

Breaking: Trump sworn in as 47th US President

In a dramatic return to power on Monday, Donald Trump took the...

VP Shettima for World Economic Forum in Davos

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the...

Nigeria’s high-speed rail revolution: Work begins on $16 bln Abuja-Lagos line in February – Idris

The Federal Government is set to launch the highly anticipated Lagos-Abuja Super...

At least, 50 people are feared killed in Niger State fuel tanker explosion

No fewer than 50 people have lost their lives in a devastating...

Ex-First Lady dies in London

Former First Lady of Delta State and one-time Miss Nigeria, Mrs Edna...

Ogun farm murder: Under-30 mother of one fatally attacked gathering vegetables, others for market

A somber mood has settled over the rural community of Ilewo Orile...

Governors’ Forum Gets Presidential Kudos for Backing Sweeping Tax Reform Bills

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum...

Fake job announcement for Port Harcourt Refinery: NNPCL sets the record straight

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has advised the public...

Autonomy: FG to disburse allocations directly to 774 councils by January – Presidency

Beginning from January 2025, the 774 local government councils across the country...

Pres. Tinubu’s diplomatic efforts yield fruit as UAE President accepts to visit Nigeria

In a major diplomatic achievement, President Bola Tinubu has secured a significant...

Ogun Gov. Abiodun Expresses Shock, Sadness Over Death of Onanuga, Reps Deputy Chief Whip

Grief-stricken Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of the late...

Tinubu Calls for Boost in Regional Trade to Drive African Growth

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of Africa focusing on internal...

Breaking: Lagos Speaker Obasa impeached

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa,...

Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Others to Face Murder Charges, Says Oyo Govt

The Oyo State Government has filed murder charges against three people including...

NFF to Unveil Éric Chelle as New Super Eagles Head Coach Jan. 13

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it will officially unveil...

Power outage hits Nigeria as national grid collapses again, first in 2025

Nigeria’s national grid suffered its first collapse of 2025 on Saturday, January...