The Kano State Police Command says it will enforce the ban on durbar in the state during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
A durbar is a festival held during Eid-el-Kabir and Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. It begins with prayers, followed by a parade of the Emir and his entourage on horses.
On March 28, the command announced the ban on all durbar activities during the festive period in the state due to “security concerns”.
A statement on Tuesday jointly signed by security agencies in the state, said the directive followed credible reports of plans by miscreants and their sponsors to use the occasion to disrupt public peace and security.
The statement said the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, had put in place adequate measures to ensure peaceful and hitch-free celebrations across the state.
“It would be recalled that in the wake of 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations, the Command, in collaboration with all security agencies in the state, acting on credible intelligence, pronounced total ban on all forms of Durbar activities throughout the State, as part of collective commitment to sustaining the peace and security in the state,” the statement reads.
“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 celebrations, as the threats which have been put to serious checks are still potent.
“Following extensive consultations with relevant security stakeholders and based on available intelligence, the ban on all Durbar activities will be strictly implemented.”
The police warned that activities such as “horse riding, car racing, reckless driving, unlawful display of firearms, as well as the possession of suspicious objects”, are strictly prohibited during the festive period.
The police congratulated Muslims and residents of Kano ahead of the celebration, while urging the public to pray for the peace and prosperity of the state and the nation at large.
The command urged parents and guardians to caution their wards against involvement in any unlawful acts.
