Attack on Emir: Attack from within the Emirate, not Boko Haram – Security Source

The deadly attack on January 19, 2013 in the northern State of Nigeria on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero may have awakened embryonic fears of insecurity – and may have brought a renewed awareness to the doorsteps of many of the top ranking northern political elites and religious leaders who had previously enjoyed a blanket sense of security.

Credible information available to 247ureports.com obtained through a competent source within the security operatives stationed in Kano metropolis reveal that the attack on the Emir of Kano State may have been orchestrated by persons other than the dreaded Jihadist group, the Boko Haram – or its many copycat groups that have sprung up in the many quarters of northern Nigeria. The security source pointed to internal tussles within the Emirate as responsible for the deadly attack on the Emir.

The security source – who happens to be a top ranking operative in Kano – revealed that the security agents in Kano have been apprehensive towards making arrests following the January 19, 2013 attack. “Indicators are clear that point away from Boko Haram as the culprit” said the operative who went on to disclose that the Joint Task Force [JTF] had made secret arrests of suspected persons in the last two days. This he said while revealing that the suspects had been taken to a safe location where they were undergoing interrogation. “So far we are pleased with what we are getting”.

The source recalled that Alhaji Ado Bayero was hit on his way back from an Islamic graduation ceremony [Saukan Karatu] held at the Murtala Mohammed Mosque in Hausawa Quarters of Kano city – where three of his aides, and three others were killed- injuring others – including the two sons of the Emir – who are believed to be heir apparent to the throne.

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