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Clashes broke out in Kano as hundreds of supporters of the newly appointed emir of Kano battled with backers of his main rival for the key post. An AFP reporter said people turned out in force wearing white robes and red caps in solidarity with the new emir, the ousted former central bank chief Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. As they headed to the state government headquarters, they came under attack from a rival crowd out in support of Sanusi's rival for the role, the late emir's eldest son, Aminu Ado Bayero. Causalities/injuries not known. The riots/clashes caused the closure of several schools. Police took over control over the Emir's palace. |
