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Deposed Emir Sanusi Arrested, Banished To Nassarawa State

by Our Reporter
Security Operatives has arrested dethroned Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and whisked him out of the ancient city amidst tight security.

It was gathered that the security operatives are heading to Nassarawa state where Sanusi will spend the rest of his life in asylum.

Before he was taken away, Sanusi was said to have been put under house arrest by  the heavy security personnel of DSS, Police and Military.

The arrest was after the security operatives sealed off the Palace.

A team of security operatives stormed the palace of the Emir of Kano on Monday after his removal.

The team of security personnel that stormed the traditional ruler’s palace included men of the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

An impeccable source at the Government House hinted that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who is presiding over an emergency Executive Council Meeting, is set to announce the new emir any moment.

Pointblanknews.com gathered that Governor Ganduje would name a replacement soon with son of late Ado Bayero in top position to be named as Emir of Kano

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