Odinkalu, Atedo Peterside Slam Police Over Emir Sanusi Invitation

Prominent Nigerians, including human rights advocate Chidi Odinkalu and businessman Atedo Peterside, have condemned the invitation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Inspector General of Police for questioning over a Sallah day incident that led to the death of a palace guard.
The police have summoned the Emir to appear before the Force Intelligence Department FID in Abuja on April 8, 2025, in connection with the March 30 stabbing at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground, which marred the Eid celebration in Kano. The tragic incident left one palace guard dead and several others injured.
The invitation was contained in a letter signed by Commissioner of Police, Olajide Ibitoye, on behalf of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department. The letter states: