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  • Ado Bayero’s integrity unparalleled – Atiku

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined other Nigerians to mourn the passage of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

    He died in Kano on Friday at the age of 83.

    In a statement issued on Friday by his media office, Atiku said “I have lost a father,” stating that his relationship with the late Emir was that of father and his favourite son, which he said, spanned over three decades.

    Expressing pain over the monarch’s demise, Atiku said he knew that death was coming the late Bayero’s way (like it would for every mortal), but not in agony and humiliation because the late Emir did not deserve it.

    He noted that Ado Bayero was not only loyal to the people in his immediate domain, but also to Nigeria and humanity at large.

    According to Atiku, Ado Bayero was a pious, humble, upright and honest man whose integrity was unparalleled.

    He added that the Emir’s death has robbed the nation of a noble crusader of unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.

    The former Vice President recalled that promoting unity and tolerance was one of Ado Bayero’s greatest and unforgettable legacies.

    According to him, Nigeria had lost a crusader for peace, stability and unity at a time his services were still badly needed by the country.

     

  • Ado Bayero’s death, a monumental loss – Northern Governors

    Northern States Governors Forum on Friday said the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero, was a monumental loss to the entire nation.

    The Chairman of the Forum, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, in a condolence message in Minna said the region and indeed the nation has lost one of its foremost and forthright monarchs.

    He said the late Emir was a fountain of experience, who exuded wisdom and was a father to all regardless of ethno-religious affiliations.

    The message signed by Aliyu Chief Press Secretary, Israel Ebije reads, “The North and Nigeria will miss his contribution especially now that the country needs people of his calibre to chart a better future especially in the area of security.”

    The Forum condoled with the governor of Kano State, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, for the loss, urging him to embrace the Emirs death as the will of Allah.

    The statement reads, “The passing away of the Emir of Kano is indeed sad for the entire Northern states and Nigeria. We will remember him for his humility, truthfulness on issues, determination to serve the country and above all his religious chastity.

    “For us in the Northern states, the Emir of Kano was an encyclopedia, reflecting every module needed to chart a better roadmap for the North based on his wealth of experience.

    “We must work towards fulfilling his wish of seeing a united Northern Nigeria. We must emulate his dream of a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria by placing the collective interest of the Northern states and Nigeria above individual interests.”

     

  • Mark mourns Ado Bayero

    Senate President David Mark has described the demise of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a big blow and a monumental loss to the nation.

    Mark noted that the late monarch was a great asset who will be missed by all in many respects.

    Reacting to the demise of the foremost monarch, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja, the Senate President lamented that Bayero departed at a time when his wise counsel is needed to navigate through the nation’s trying times.

    Mark said: “He was a peace maker. He made Kano home for all. He was accommodating. He preached love, unity and good neighbourliness. He was a detribalized leader who made the nation his constituency.”

    He recalled that the late Bayero was among the few Nigerian leaders who worked hard for the unity and indivisibility of the nation, especially during trying times.

    He added: “His contributions to the peace and unity of Nigeria cannot be wished away. The nation owes him a measure of gratitude for his contributions to the socio- political and economic development of the country.”

  • Emir of Kano returns home

    Emir of Kano returns home

    THE Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, returned to the country on Wednesday evening.

    The monarch spent 38 days in London, receiving treatment for injuries he sustained during attack on his convoy by unknown gunmen last month.

    A mammoth crowd gathered at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to welcome the Emir who touched down at exactly 7.00pm from a Nigeria Airforce Jet marked 5N.

    Among those at the airport to receive him are – the Special Adviser to the Governor (Special Duties), General Bello Danbazau; state Commissioner of Police, Musa Daura; the Wambai Kano, Abass Sanusi and some of his sons.

     

  • Emir of Kano,sons flown to London for treatment

    The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero  on Sunday  left the country for  the United Kingdom for medical treatment after surviving Saturday’s attack on his convoy which claimed the lives of over four people, including his driver.

    Accompanied by two of his sons who were also reportedly injured in the attack and the Kano State  Deputy Governor, Abdulahi Ganduje, they  left Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) at about 1:30 p.m. in a chattered flight.
    The Emir before his departure attended a special prayer session at Kano Central Mosque presided over by the Chief Imam, Sheikh Sani Zaharadeen .
  • Emir of Kano survives attack, four killed

    Emir of Kano survives attack, four killed

    The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero on Saturday narrowly escaped death  when some gunmen driving in a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) threw an explosive device and immediately opened fire on his convoy in Kano.

     The Emir’s driver and three of his guards were feared dead, while others sustained injuries during the attack.
    Residents said that the incident happened at about 10.30am when the Emir was returning from the launching of an Islamic School at  Masallacin Murtala, along Zoo Road in the Kano metropolis.
    The Emir  was said to be safe and unhurt and had been moved to an undisclosed location.
    Eyewitness account said the attack followed the traditional shots fired by  palace guards  heralding the Emir’s exit from the event. “After the traditional gun shots, we started hearing strange gun shots and people ran for dear lives. It was a terrible experience and the worst on the Emir. We praise Allah that he spared the life of our Royal Father,” an eye witness said.
    Immediately after the incident, the Joint Task Force cordoned off the area, as security has also been intensified in the ancient city of Kano.
    At the time of filing this report, the JTF spokesman in Kano, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha said he was yet to be briefed on the full details of the attack, saying that immediately he gets the full details, he will make an official report of the incident available.
    Kano has come under attacks from the dreaded Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, though it is not known at this time if they are involved in this attack.

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    The driver of the emir was feared dead, including three of his guards who were in the convoy at the time of the attack, with some of them sustaining injuries.
    Residents said that the incident happened at about 10.30am, when the emir was returning from the launching of an Islamic School at  Masallacin Murtala, along Zoo Road in the metropolis.
    It was gathered that the gunmen were said to have ambushed the convoy of the emir immediately his vehicle left the mosque where he has gone for a recitation ceremony of the Holy Qur’an.
    However, the emir was safe and unhurt, as he had been moved to an undisclosed location.
    Sources within the vicinity of the incidence also told this reporter that the gunmen who came on motorbikes on sighting the emir’s vehicle, opened fire which led to the death of the driver and three of the emir’s guards.
    Eyewitness account said the attack came after Palace Guards fired the traditional shots heralding the Emir’s exit from the event.”After the traditional gun shots, we started hearing strange gun shots and People ran for dear lives. It was a terrible experience and the worst on the Emir. We praise Allah that he spared the life of our Royal Father,” according to an eye witness.
    It was also gathered that the emir’s guards who exhibited bravery on sighting the gunmen who had opened fire immediately maneuvered their way to shield the emir, and in the process, three of them were hit by the bullets of their assailant.
    Immediately after the incidence, the Joint Task Force cordoned off the area, as security has also been intensified in the ancient city of Kano following the ugly incidence.
    At the time of filing this report, the JTF spokesman in Kano, Capt. Ikedichi Iweha said he was yet to be briefed on the full details of the attack, saying that immediately he gets the full details, he will make an official report of the incident available.
    Kano has come under attacks from the dreaded Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, though it is not known at this time if they are involved in this later reported incident.
    It could be recalled that barely 24hrs to the January 20th, 2012 attack in Kano by the Boko Haram insurgents, which left over 185 persons dead and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed, the emir’s attack on Saturday 19thJan., 2013 may apparently signal another scenario.