The palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified the Nigeria Police Force in Kano about preparations for Sallah Durbar festivities.
In a letter dated March 7, 2026, addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the emirate council said the durbar activities would be conducted from the emir’s palace in Nasarawa, Kano.
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The notification, signed by the Private Secretary to the emir, Abdullahi Haruna Kwaru, said the programme of activities had been approved by the emir and the Kano Emirate Council members.
According to the letter, the approved Sallah festivities will feature traditional durbar processions including Hawan Sallah, Hawan Daushe, Hawan Nasarawa and Hawan Panisau, alongside other cultural performances.
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The palace said details of the programme, including dates, time and venues for the durbar processions, were contained in an attached schedule forwarded to security agencies for necessary guidance.
It added that the emir and members of the emirate council appreciated the cooperation of security agencies in maintaining peace and order in Kano State.
The palace also prayed for a peaceful and successful Sallah celebration across the state.
The police had previously banned Durbar as a result of the violence which trailed the rivalry between Bayero and Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, the 16th Emir of Kano.
