Public activities for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir have been suspended in Katsina and Daura Emirates councils in Katsina State over insecurity.
Activities, such as public display by horse riders (Durbar) at the palace of the Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumin Usman; and that of the Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar, have been scrapped.
The Spokesperson for Katsina Emirate Council, Iro Bindawa, confirmed this on Wednesday, imploring residents in the two councils to use the Sallah period in offering prayers for peace in the state and in the country.
Recall that in May, the Emir of Daura had suspended activities marking the end of the Ramadan fast in the emirate council, also due to insecurity.
Speaking on Wednesday, Bindawa said, “Yes, the Emirate council has suspended activities concerning Durbar during the Sallah, but his Eminence has implored residents to seize the Sallah period in offering prayers for the state and for Nigeria.”
