The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stripped the Chiroma of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bayero of his title.
The Emir has also appointed the District Head of Dala, Alhaji Nasiru Bayero, to replace him as the new Chiroma.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Galadiman Kano and Senior Councillor in the Emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, made available to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.
The statement said the former Chiroma, who was also the District Head of Gwale, was removed following his refusal to pay homage to the Emir since he was appointed on June 8, 2014.
“It is against the Sharia and the traditional institution for any district head and member of the Emirate Council to refuse to pay homage to the Emir.
“The former Chiroma was a district head and a member of the Emirate council, hence the decision to remove him”, it said.
The statement added that all district heads and other traditional rulers in the state had since paid homage to the Emir with the exception of the former Chiroma.
Meanwhile, Sanusi has attributed the spread of terrorism in the country to high incidence of corruption, ignorance and poverty.