Packed crowds greet deposed Kano emir, Sanusi II, in Kaduna

Packed crowds greet deposed Kano emir, Sanusi II, in Kaduna

Thousands of supporters on Sunday thronged major roads in Kaduna to welcome the deposed emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi to Kaduna state.

There was gridlock at major roads including Kawo, Ali Akilu road and Ahmadu Bellow Way as youths in vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles blasted Hausa signature music that praised Sanusi and escorted his motorcade around Kaduna city.

A private jet arrived the Air Training Command headquarters in Kaduna at 10:30am on Sunday.

Journalists as well as some traditional title holders from Kano state gathered at the Airforce command around 9:30 am but many were denied access to the base.