The Kano State Police Command has banned all Sallah Durbar celebrations across the state ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, citing security concerns and the need to prevent potential unrest.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the ban while addressing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters.
He revealed that intelligence reports suggested that certain groups planned to disrupt the Durbar festivities and create instability.
“In pursuit of a safe and secure celebration, and to maintain peace and public order, the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has assessed the rising tensions and uncertainties surrounding the Durbar activities,” Bakori stated.
“Following credible intelligence reports about plans to use the Durbar as a proxy for unrest, a ban has been placed on all Durbar activities throughout the state during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations.”
The police commissioner urged worshippers to conduct their Eid prayers only at designated praying grounds and adhere to security guidelines, which include:
The public was also advised to avoid actions that could lead to a breach of peace or a breakdown of law and order.
To ensure a peaceful celebration, CP Bakori assured residents that adequate security personnel would be deployed across the state.
“As we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us prioritize peace above all else, set aside our differences, and unite as law-abiding citizens for the progress of our state and nation,” Bakori urged.
The police also encouraged residents to report suspicious activities to the authorities via the following emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926, or through the NPF Rescue Me application.
The Kano Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, calling on all stakeholders to cooperate in ensuring a peaceful Sallah celebration.
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