Tinubu Security Stops Katsina Emir from Entering Event Hall, Royal Guards Cause Scene

• Tension broke out at a high-profile Katsina wedding when royal guards of the Emir of Katsina smashed a glass door after being denied entry
• The disruption occurred due to presidential security protocols as President Tinubu attended the event hosted by Governor Dikko Radda
• The Emir was later ushered in peacefully, and the ceremony resumed, but the moment left guests stunned and raised questions about power dynamics

A brief disruption occurred over the weekend during a prestigious wedding ceremony held at the private residence of Governor Dikko Radda in Katsina state, when royal guards of the Emir of Katsina forcibly gained entry after being momentarily denied access.

The event, graced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and several high-ranking officials, was briefly thrown into confusion when security personnel, adhering to presidential protocols, restricted access to the main hall at a critical moment.

Katsina Emir stopped at wedding entrance

This restriction happened to coincide with the arrival of the Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman.

As shown in a now-viral video circulating online, the Emir’s guards, dressed in traditional regalia, reacted to the closed entrance by forcing their way in, shattering a glass door panel in the process.

The sudden crash startled guests inside, causing a brief commotion as glass fragments scattered across the floor. Security operatives and palace aides moved swiftly to de-escalate the situation and restore calm.

Emir eventually allowed in after intervention

Witnesses said the Emir was eventually welcomed into the hall without further issue. However, the incident has stirred conversations about the delicate balance between traditional authority and modern state protocols, especially when they collide during public events.

Though the scene of the broken door left a symbolic mark on the gathering, the wedding ceremony soon resumed without further hitches.

President Tinubu, Governor Radda, and other dignitaries later participated in the celebration, offering their congratulations to the newlyweds and their families.

The incident, while brief, remains a telling reminder of the frictions that can arise when royal traditions and state security measures intersect under the spotlight of national attention.

Journalist, others react

Reacting to the video, Osi Suave, @Osi_Suave, programmes director and host of the Morning Rush on The Beat 99.9 FM Lagos, said:

"This is a serious breach of security and safety protocols. The Emir is lucky he wasn't arrested on the spot. So he will understand that his power is derived from the state."

Olalekan, @lekky29, said:

"How could the Emir have accessed the walkway leading to the door? Clearly, the President was not present at that location."

‎Kelv, @kelvin__ig, said:

"While he shouldn't have done what he did, protocol is a convention, not a law. If he is taken to court, what will be the offence?"

Tosin.X, @Dontee___, said:

"I doubt the President was inside that auditorium. If the President was there they won't even have access to 100m of that venue. If truly he was inside then the President security dropped the ball.

"Whenever the President is attending an event. Other security personnel for VIPs do withdraw for the President team. Even the Governor na only ADC he will be entitled to.. You will now go and break door."

thebriefsavant, @Dharmmie001, said:

"Must even be another event, I’m sure the President wasn’t scheduled to be here, advance team would have condoned the place ahead of his arrival."

Folakemi's Husband, @tallayo, said:

"I can bet you Tinubu was not in that venue. If he was, then his CSO needs to be changed!"

Outrage as police address Emir Sanusi as "Alhaji"

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that controversy erupted after the Nigeria Police Force withdrew its invitation to the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, while controversially addressing him as "Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi" in its official communication.

The police, through the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), had initially summoned the Emir for questioning over the alleged breakdown of law and order during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano.

However, the invitation was later rescinded — a move that has sparked backlash, particularly over the manner in which the monarch was addressed. Checks by Legit.ng revealed that the most contentious aspect of the police statement was the omission of Sanusi's royal title.

Nurudeen Lawal, head of the politics and current affairs desk, contributed social media reactions to this report.

Source: Legit.ng