Kano First Forum petitions police over Dan Agundi’s alleged ‘Return’ statement

The Incorporated Trustees of Kano First Forum have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, over alleged public utterances by Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi which the group says could heighten tension and threaten public peace in the state.

The Forum, through its solicitors, asked the police to conduct a discreet, impartial and comprehensive investigation into statements allegedly made by Dan Agundi during a press briefing on October 1, 2026, following the participation of Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, in the Independence Day celebration.

The petition focused, among other issues, on the reported use of a horse by the Emir during the celebration despite an existing directive by the Kano State Government concerning the use of horses.

The Forum said it was particularly concerned by a statement attributed to Dan Agundi in which he allegedly told the people of Kano State to “await their return and await further directives from them.”

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According to Kano First Forum, the statement was sensitive given the longstanding disagreements surrounding the Kano Emirate, arguing that public comments capable of generating uncertainty or speculation should be treated with caution.

The organisation said its concern was not merely about political or traditional differences, but about the possible consequences of statements made in an already delicate environment.

It argued that leaving members of the public to speculate about who would return, what such a return would mean and what “further directives” might entail could create fear, anxiety and tension among residents.

The Forum said it approached the police to ensure that statements or actions capable of escalating existing tensions were properly examined.

It, however, stressed that its petition should not be interpreted as an attempt to suppress legitimate disagreement, political expression or lawful criticism.

Rather, it said the objective was to ensure that disagreements surrounding the Kano Emirate were handled through lawful and peaceful channels without exposing residents to unnecessary tension or the risk of confrontation.

The Forum therefore urged the Kano State Police Command to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged statements, establish their context and determine whether they amounted to any breach of the law or conduct capable of disturbing public peace.

It also called on political, traditional, religious and community leaders across the state to exercise restraint in their public communications, particularly when addressing issues connected to the Kano Emirate.

Kano First Forum stressed that the stability of Kano was important to the social and economic wellbeing of millions of people within and beyond the state.

It urged all stakeholders to place the safety and security of residents above personal, political or institutional interests.

“Whatever differences may exist concerning the Kano Emirate, they must be resolved through the courts and other lawful institutions, rather than through statements that could be interpreted as threats, directives or calls for confrontation,” the Forum stated in the petition.

The organisation said it remained committed to the protection of peace, public safety and the rule of law, adding that the petition was submitted to prevent avoidable conflict and protect lives and property.

Copies of the petition were also forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) for their attention.

The Forum appealed to the security agencies to independently assess the matter and take any lawful steps deemed necessary to preserve peace and prevent developments capable of threatening public order in Kano State.