Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged his supporters to maintain peace after security operatives surrounded his palace on Friday.
The armed operatives barred him from attending a scheduled ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area.
Sanusi was expected to oversee the formal handover of office to a newly appointed district head but was stopled by heavily armed personnel stationed at the palace gates.
Addressing the congregation during prayers at the Emirate’s mosque, Sanusi spoke on the importance of maintaining order and avoiding violence despite provocations.
He encouraged unity and patience, revealed that choosing peace ensures stability for all involved.
“I warn you against falling into the traps of the enemies of Kano, who want to see Kano on fire.
“They always want to see killings, destruction of public properties and maiming of innocent lives.
“Islam admonishes you to be patient at any given time, whether in a difficult situation or at peace.
“If you are attacked, with patience, one becomes great but refusing to be patient creates uncertainty, difficulties and at the end, everyone loses out.
“That is why anybody who loves us and supports us, we ask him to at any given time shun violence no matter what,” Sanusi said.
