The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reversed the invitation that was previously issued to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi Muhammad II, to appear for interrogation in Abuja.
Papers News reports Egbetokun ordered the Kano State Police Command to gather the monarch’s statement concerning the incident within the State.
The IGP issued the order in a statement on Sunday, signed by the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stating that the withdrawal was done based on the advice of well-meaning Nigerians and the need to avoid any attempt to politicize the issue.