Police ban Durbar, horse riding, other Eid-El-Fitr festivities in Kano

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND, CP IBRAHIM ADAMU BAKORI, ON THE BAN OF ALL DURBAR ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2025 EID-EL-FITR SALLAH FESTIVITIES ON FRIDAY, 28TH MARCH, 2025 AT BOMPAI POLICE HEADQUARTERS KANO

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press;

I welcome you to Bompai, the Headquarters of Kano State Police Command, I am to intimate you on the security preparedness of the Command in liaison with other security agencies ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities.

2. The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithful and all law-abiding residents of the State ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities. In pursuit of safe & secure celebration, and to sustain the relative peace & public order in the State, the Command in liaison with other security agencies, having obtained and assessed the security situations in the State, especially the rising tension and uncertainties around the Durbar activities, particularly, the tendency to plunge the State into anarchy, made necessary consultations with the Kano State Government, the parties, and other critical stakeholders.

3. As part of collective commitment to sustaining the peace and security, a ban has been placed on all Durbar activities throughout the State during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations. This decision was made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders following credible intelligence reports indicating orchestrated plan by recruited miscreants and their sponsors to use Durbar as proxy to undermine security and public order.

4. On this note, Worshippers are advised to conduct their normal Eid prayers at designated Eid praying grounds, as traditionally done in the past, as adequate security deployments have been concluded to guarantee the peace and public safety. Worshippers going to Eid praying grounds are advised to adhere to the following security tips;

i. No carrying of unnecessary objects that may trigger suspicion or apprehension
ii. No horse riding (Kilisa), Car-racing, reckless and dangerous driving
iii. Parents and guardians should caution their children against being used by subversive elements as the Police and other security agencies are determined to enforce the law.
iv. Members of the public are warned to desist from any act or conduct that may likely cause breach of the peace or breakdown of law and order.

5. As we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us remember that peace is paramount. We must prioritize peace above everything else, putting aside our differences and coming together as law abiding citizen for the progress of the State and the nation at large.

6. The Command encourages continued collaboration and cooperation from all stakeholders to build a safer and secure environment. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station, security formations or through the following emergency contact numbers:

– 08032419754
– 08123821575, and
– 09029292926

7. In the alternative, residents can log in to the NPF Rescue Me Application available in the Play Store or contact the Command through its social media platforms – Facebook, X, Instagram, Tiktok: Kano State Police Command.

I wish you a happy Sallah in advance.