Kano reportedly on Fire after announcement of Sanusi as new Emir

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Going by the tweets of Jamil Abubakar, Son of Inspector General of Police, riot has broken out in Kano state after the announcement of former CBN governor Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the newest Emir of Kano. Based on his tweets, Jamil says the people of Kano aren't happy with the announcement and are causing trouble in the town. He however says the problem has been brought in check and no life was lost.

We also learnt that the four members of the kingmaker council selected their nominees for the consideration of the governor last night. A source however said “the governor asked them to go back and return with a single consensus candidate”.