New Twist As IGP Withdraws Invitation To Sanusi

In a new twist, the inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has has withdrawn the invitation sent to Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano.

Didactic Information Hut reports that Sanusi was invited for questioning by the force headquarters over alleged killings during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

However, the invitation was greeted with wide criticisms and condemnations.

 In a statement on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the decision to withdraw the invitation followed consultations with respected stakeholders and in line with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s commitment to ensuring policing activities are not politicised or misinterpreted.

He added that by the new arrangement, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department have been dispatched to Kano to obtain Alhaji Sanusi’s statement discreetly.

Adejobi said, “The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state.

“However, following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to ensuring that policing actions are not politicized or misinterpreted, the IGP has directed that the invitation be withdrawn. Instead, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department have been mandated on the instructions of the IGP to proceed to Kano to obtain Alhaji Sanusi’s statement.”