Police summon Sanusi to Abuja over Kano clash

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to Abuja as part of an ongoing investigation into a violent incident that marred Sallah festivities in Kano.

A clash reportedly involving members of Sanusi’s entourage led to the death of a vigilante member, while others were injured on March 30, 2025.

The operatives of the Kano State Police Command later arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru, in connection with the clash.

Authorities also launched an inquiry into the incident and invited the Shamakin Kano, Wada Isyaku, for questioning.

However, the NPF, in a letter dated April 4, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner of Police (Operations), Olajide Ibitoye, said Sanusi should appear at the Force Intelligence Department headquarters in Abuja at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8.

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The NPF said the letter was issued on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The letter read: “I have the directives of the Inspector General of police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) to invite you for an investigative meeting with regards to an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.

“In view of the above, you are hereby invited to Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police force headquarters Area 11, Abuja by 1000hrs of Tuesday 8th of April, 2025.

“Your availability is highly sought for a purposeful investigation. Accept the warm regards of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, please.”

The Star