Following the choice of Loko village in Nasarawa state to serve as an abode to the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the Nasarawa State Government has rescinded the decision and had relocated the embattled Emir to Awe Local Government Area in the state.
The dethroned Emir is currently at the Nasarawa state government house in preparation for the movement to his new place in Awe local government Area.
Muhammadu Sanusi II has initially banished to Opanda town in Toto Local Government of Nasarawa state.
A source, privy to the information had told Daily Trust exclusively that: “Actually, the deposed emir was scheduled to be exiled from Kano to Opanda town in Toto Local Government but there was a change of decision at the last minute.
“Notable Nigerians like the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd) personally met Governor Abdullahi Sule and requested for a change of location.
“Others who called the governor were Alhaji Aliko Dangote and General Aliyu Gusau amongst others,” the source said.