The Kano State Police Command has placed a ban on all Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, on Friday.
CP Bakori who emphasized the importance of ensuring a peaceful and secure environment during the festivities.
According to him, security assessments revealed growing tensions and potential threats associated with the Durbar, which could lead to unrest.
“Following credible intelligence reports of orchestrated plans by miscreants and their sponsors to exploit the Durbar for disruptive activities, the Command, in consultation with the Kano State Government and other key stakeholders, has decided to prohibit all Durbar activities across the state,” CP Bakori stated.
The Commissioner assured residents that adequate security measures had been put in place to safeguard the Eid prayers at designated grounds.
