Hawan Yakasai: Emir Bayero Shelves Horse Riding After Police Intervention
From Muhammad Kabir, Kano
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has shelves his Hawan Yakasai Durbar procession, after a Personal visit by the Police Commissioner Dr Ibrahim Adamu Bakori to scene of the proposed Traditional rituals.
Subsequently, the Police Chief commended the Emir Bayero, for his respect for the law and compliance with directives with the Command directives that he should stopped the Tradition for peace to reigns.
The Emir Bayero, had issued a formal notification informing security authorities of his intention to embark on a horse-riding procession to Yakasai on Thursday to attend a Qur’anic graduation ceremony.
However Bakori said the purpose of the visit was to appeal to the Emir to suspend the planned horse Riding in the interest of peace and public safety.
He explained that, “although security authorities had required anyone intending to undertake a public horse-riding or Durbar activity to give at least 72 hours’ prior written notice, the authorities were now appealing for the planned horse ride to be cancelled altogether.”
He than asked Emir Bayero to uses vehicles to his proposed destination, insisting that security are concerned about preventing anything that could create tension or threaten public peace in Kano.
Bakori described Emir Bayero as a law-abiding traditional ruler who had consistently respected security directives and prioritised peace.
The Police Commissioner also appealed to Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, Sarkin Dawaki Babba and a Senior Councillor to the Emir, to continue supporting the Emir and encouraging cooperation with security authorities.
Responding, Emir Bayero thanked the Commissioner and his delegation for the visit and assured them of his full cooperation.
He said the peace and stability of Kano remained a priority and that he would continue to support efforts aimed at maintaining public order.
Security analysts in Kano have commended Commissioner Bakori for the diplomatic approach he adopted in addressing the situation, describing it as a measured and constructive way of preventing tension while preserving the dignity of the traditional institution.
They said his decision to engage the Emir directly and seek his cooperation demonstrates the practical value of dialogue and community policing in maintaining peace and public order.
