Emir Ado Bayero, the traditional ruler of Kano, northern Nigeria's largest city has returned home, after spending 38 days in the United Kingdom, following gun attack on his convoy in the city.
First class traditional rulers and top government functionaries received the Emir and his two sons, Nasiru and Sanusi, today at the Presidential wing of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The Emir's convoy was attacked on Saturday, 19 January by suspected terrorists. They killed seven persons and wounded several others. Emir Bayero was returning home after after attending a religious function at Massalacin Murtala.
The Emir alighted from a Nigeria Air Force jet marked 5N-FGU at exactly 7 p.m. and walked straight to his motorcade while acknowledging cheers from his subjects.
There was huge presence of security at the airport provided by the Police, military, Civil Defence and the State Security Services, SSS, as those who were allowed entry into the presidential wing were thoroughly screened.
The state Commissioner of Police, Musa Daura and his men were present to ensure tightened security arrangement.
ommissioner for Special Duties, Brig. Gen. Bello Danbazau who represented Governor Kwankwaso said the government and people of Kano state were elated to receive the revered monarch.
"The Government and indeed Kano people were worried over the state of health of the Emir and this informed the visit to London by the Governor, Dr. Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso to assess his health after which he declared that the Emir was in stable condition and would be back home.
"So, we are all happy today as you can see the caliber of people around representing different segments of the society. We thank God for his safe arrival."
Emir Bayero's eldest son, Aminu Ado Bayero also expressed joy about the return of his father to his kingdom after a long time.
'It is not only the Emirate Council that is sharing in this joy. Everyone in Kano is happy that their father is back. I visited him severally while in London. In fact the last visit was seven days ago; and that visit gave me hope because he was in a very stable condition. I thank God that he is back home; and we appreciate the prayers and concern of the Kano people, friends and well wishers."
The police in Kano claimed they have arrested the masterminds of the attack.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
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