Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has summoned the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to the force headquarters in Abuja for questioning over the death of one of his palace guards.
The guard was stabbed to death on March 30, 2025, at Kofar Mata Eid Ground during the last Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Several others sustained injuries in the gruesome attack, which marred the celebration.
According to a letter of invitation which was signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Ibitoye, on behalf of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Sanusi is expected to appear before FID on April 8, 2025.
The letter reads: “I have the directives of the Inspector General of Police, through the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, to invite you for an investigative meeting regarding an incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within your domain.
“You are hereby invited to the Force Intelligence Department, opposite Police Force Headquarters, Area 11, Abuja.”
The Kano State Police Command had already reported the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect linked to the stabbing.
The perpetrator allegedly initiated the attack while security personnel were accompanying Emir Sanusi following Eid prayers.
SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the state’s police spokeswoman, stated that a palace official, Shamakin Kano, Wada Isyaku, had also been invited for questioning as part of the ongoing inquiry.
