Kano: Police arrest suspect over killing of vigilante in Emir Sanusi’s entourage

By Mustapha Mustapha On Mar 30, 2025

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at about 12:40 pm.

A statement issued by Kano Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said

while dispersing from the Eid praying ground, Usman Sagiru and others, now at large, allegedly stabbed Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante member from Sabon Titi Jaba Quarters, who later died from injuries.

‘’Another vigilante member, Aminu Suleman from Kofar Mata Quarters, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital Kano, while they were providing shield for Emir Sanusi, the statement said.

The Command has commenced an investigation into the incident and extended an invitation to Shamakin Kano, Alhaji Wada Isyaku for interrogation.

The Kano State Police Command reiterates its ban on all forms of Durbar and warns that anyone found engaging in such activities will be dealt with decisively.

Also, all forms of thuggery (Daba) activities will not be tolerated. Whoever engage in any act or conduct that may likely cause breach of peace or breakdown of law and order will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.