Kano's Emirate has urged Dorai residents, a neighborhood in Kano, to maintain peace as security agencies work to identify those responsible for the recent murder of two people.
It is alleged that suspects are members of the local surveillance group.
The call to calm was made by Tafidan Kano and Chief of the district of Gwale, Alhaji Muhammad Ado Bayero, after a protest of the residents of Dabai.
The protesters, including men, women and children, carried banners who demanded the dissolution of the local vigilantes committee, accusing their members of extrajudicial murders.
The protesters formally presented their complaints to the head of the district, citing concerns about the alleged violence directed against their youth.
When heading to the meeting, Tafidan Kano expressed his sympathy for the affected families and assured them that the Kano State Police Commissioner had already ordered an exhaustive investigation into the incident. He stressed that anyone found guilty would face legal actions.
Meanwhile, in a dramatic turn, the residents of the neighboring communities visited the Kano Emir Palace on Thursday morning to present a counterite.
They opposed the calls to dissolve the vigilant group, arguing that he plays a crucial role in maintaining security in the area.
In response to the growing tension, Tafidan Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Ado Bayero, summoned a meeting with the key interested parties, including the security agencies and leadership of the watchman.
Discussions focused on finding a lasting solution to the crisis, with the commitment to guarantee justice through legal means.