A cloud of tension hangs over Kano ahead of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, as the State Government rolls out sweeping restrictions on the famed Durbar, warning of looming threats to peace and stability.
Acting on what it describes as “credible intelligence” of plots to spark chaos, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration has moved swiftly—tightening controls, reshaping traditions, and putting security forces on high alert.
In a dramatic twist to the centuries-old spectacle: Hawan Idi survives the cut, but under strict routing—from Kofar Mata to the Emir’s Palace.
Hawan Nasarawa goes ahead stripped of its iconic horseback procession.
Hawan Daushe, Fanisau, and Dorayi? Suspended—indefinitely.
The message is unmistakable: tradition will bend, but peace must not break.
“We will not gamble with lives and property,” authorities declared, stressing that law and order outweigh all else—even heritage.
Behind the scenes, security agencies have been mobilized in full force, with surveillance tightened and directives clear: zero tolerance for troublemakers.
Citizens are being called upon to keep calm, shun rumors, and celebrate responsibly as the state braces for a closely monitored Sallah.
While the colorful pageantry of Kano’s Durbar may be dimmed this year, officials insist the spirit of the celebration remains intact—just under stricter watch.
ONE GOAL: A PEACEFUL SALLAH
As Muslims prepare to mark the end of Ramadan, the government’s message rings loud and clear:
No chaos. No compromise. Just calm.
Happy Sallah — but with eyes wide open.
