Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as rumours of the imminent deposition of the Emir thickened.
This is coming on the back of the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Law (repeal bill), 2024, by the state assembly on Thursday morning.
Though the Emir of Kano was said to be in Ogun State on a private visit to Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the security operatives were seen at the entrance of the palace, waiting for any eventuality.
The law abrogated all offices created under the repealed law, and if assented to by Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf, it became law, and there are indications that the emir may be removed.
The passed bill provides that the governor shall take all necessary measures to restore Kano emirate to its previous position before the enactment of the repealed law.
