The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi.
Sanusi was initially invited for questioning in connection with a violent incident that occurred during the eid-el-fitr Sallah celebration.
The incident led to the reported death of a vigilante member, Surajo Rabiu and left another, Aminu Suleman injured.
A copy of the letter addressed to the Sanusi, said he was invited for an investigative meeting with regards to the incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration within his domain.
However, Egbetokun has now directed the Kano State Command of the force to obtain Sanusi’s statement in the state regarding the incident.
The police boss issued the directive through the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to Adejobi, the withdrawal was due to the intervention of certain stakeholders in the country.
He also stated that the decision was in line with the police’s commitment to ensuring that policing actions are not politicised or misinterpreted.
