Nigeria: Attack On Kano Emir - Daura Emirate Cancels Festival

23 January 2013

The Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State, has announced the cancellation of the annual Maulud festival in honour of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was attacked by gunmen on Jan. 19.

The attack had left six people dead and others, including two of the emir's sons, injured.

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