Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
9th March, 2020
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has reportedly been arrested by security operatives in his palace.
The emir was sacked by the Kano State Government on Monday.
According to The Nation, Sanusi was arrested and whisked out of the ancient city amidst tight security.
It was gathered that the security operatives are heading to Nassarawa state where Sanusi will spend the rest of his life in asylum.
The arrest was after the security operatives sealed off the Palace.
The Nation quoted Government House source as saying that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, who is presiding over an emergency Executive Council Meeting, is set to announce the new emir any moment.
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