The Police Command in Kano State has restated the restriction of all forms of Durbar activities as the state begins preparation towards Eid-el-Kabir celebration for the year 2025.
This was given in a public statement by the Command on June 3, 2025, in conjunction with other sister security agencies in the state.
The police wished all the Muslim faithful and other law abiding resident of the State of Kano peaceful Sallah celebrations while appealing for maintenance of law and order during and after the celebrations. It further stressed that adequate public order preventing measures are already in place for the people’s safety during these celebrations.
A statement issued by the command’s PPRO SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa futher explained that no change in the restriction on the performance of Durbar activities is allowed as it was first imposed during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations of 2025 due to reliable intelligence information of certain intended curtailments. the police noted that certain individuals and their sponsors were plotting to use the Durbar to threaten peace and security in the state.
“The Command therefore reiterates that the ban on all forms of Durbar in the state is still in force and will be strictly enforced during this 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, as the threats which have been put to serious checks are still potent,”; the statement read in part.
It further outlined specific security measures to be observed during the celebrations: No horse or animal riding of any kind (Kilisa); No car racing, reckless, or dangerous driving; No unlawful possession or reckless display of firearms or weapons; No carrying of any unnecessary or dangerous objects that may trigger suspicion.
Parents and guardians were advised to caution their children and wards against being used by subversive elements. The Command stated that the police and other security agencies are ready to enforce the law strictly and warned the public against any acts likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The statement concluded by encouraging residents to use the festive period to pray for the state, the country, and to remember the Kano athletes who lost their lives while returning from the National Sports Festival.
This comes just a few hours after the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, instructed his district heads to begin preparations for the Eid-el-Kabir (Babbar Sallah) durbar celebrations.
