The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has granted an interim injunction restraining the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission from investigating Emir Muhammad Sanusi II over alleged illegal land deals.
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa granted the order directing parties to maintain status-quo pending hearing and determination of the substantive suit brought by the Plaintiff, Emir Muhammad Sanusi.
The judge further directed that the respondents be served with the order of the court and other processes through the 1st Respondent.
Respondents to the suit include the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Chairman of the Anti Corruption Commission Muhyi Magaji, Attorney General Ibrahim Mukhtar and the Governor.
Counsel for the Emir, Nuraini Jimoh moved the ex perte motion which the court granted asking parties to maintain status quo ante.
The court then fixed March 18 for hearing of the substantive suit.
The commission had extended an invitation to the emir to appear on Monday, March 9 in respect of alleged land deals.
- Media Report