by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Conspicuous tension has enveloped Kano, following the taken over of Emir’s palace in the ancient city by heavily-armed security operatives.
Although, no official reason(s) have been advanced for the taken over, however, the action may not be unconnected with the plans of the Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to hold meeting on the Nigerian economy, especially on tax reform bill, with some experts and meet with the religious clerics on what to extend to the public during sermons of Friday prayer.
It is also said that the Emir is appointing a new District Head of Bichi, the former Emirate, reduced to second class status by the current administration.
Despite the heavily-armed police, with anti riot vehicles, the Emir came out of the residential area riding on a horse, to the palace where he holds sessions.
Efforts to meet with the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo, became futile, because he was said to have gone to the airport to receive the Vice President. Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government, Baffa Bichi, told newsmen that the state Commissioner for Information will issue a statement to that effect.