Lawmakers at the Kano State House of Assembly on Monday engaged in physical combat over the ongoing investigation of petitions of alleged violation of the culture, tradition and religious values of the people of Kano by the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
The crisis in the assembly began after the Deputy Speaker and chairman of the Public Complaints and Petition Committee, Hamisu Chidari, raised observation over the investigation.
Mr Chidari was immediately opposed by lawmakers said to be from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The lawmakers consequently entered a heated debate with opposition members struggling to take control of the mace.
Security officers and the assembly’s Sergeant-at-Arms immediately seized the mace to safety.
The confusion lasted for about 25 minutes before the assembly returned to normalcy and went for a 30-minute break.
Security has been increased around the assembly to forestall breakdown of law and order.
