On Wednesday, May 10, the State Assembly set up an 8-member panel to probe Emir Sanusi over alleged abuse of office and improper conduct, among other allegations.

The assembly's move followed a step taken by the state's anti-corruption agency to investigate the Emir.

The agency said it was probing allegations of financial impropriety running into billions of naira leveled against Sanusi.

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But at plenary, Rep Aliyu Sani Madaki - APC, Kano - raised a point of order, calling on the House to intervene in the matter.

Madaki said the probe might throw the entire Kano State into crisis.