Kano police require 72-hour notice for public durbar, horse-riding activities

Ban on durbar, horse riding in Kano remains

The police command in Kano State has reiterated the ban on Durbar and horse/animal-riding activities across the state, warning violators of the possibility of arrest and prosecution.

Kano police require 72-hour notice for public durbar, horse-riding activities

The Kano State Police Command has directed individuals, institutions and organisations planning to hold Durbar or horse- and animal-riding activities in public places to give the command at least 72 hours’ written notice. The command said the measure was necessary to allow security agencies to assess the planned activities and make adequate arrangements to protect […] Kano police require 72-hour notice for public durbar, horse-riding activities

Ban on durbar and horse riding stands – Kano Police - Newsy People

The Kano State Police Command has reiterated the ban on durbar and horse-riding activities in public places, warning individuals and organisations planning such events to comply with the directive. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori restated the restriction while addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Bompai, Kano State. Bakori said the ban was introduced by the Kano State Government following consultations with relevan…

Durbar Ban: Kano joint security forces threaten to arrest Emirs Sanusi II and Bayero

Kano security forces have warned Emirs Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero of arrest over violations of the durbar ban and introduced a 72-hour notice rule.

Kano Police Reiterates Ban On Durbar, Horse-Riding Activities

The Kano State Police Command has reiterated that the ban on Durbar processions and all forms of horse and animal-riding activities in public places across the state remains in force. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, stated this on Friday, October 2, 2026, during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters, Kano. […]

Nigeria: Kano State suspends Durbar festival, horse-riding activities

WorldStage– The Kano State Government has suspended all Durbar processions and horse-riding activities within the Kano metropolis until further notice. The sweeping restriction, announced following an emergency meeting of the State Security Council, aims to forestall potential clashes and maintain law and order. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, […]