Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has appointed Aminu Ado Bayero as the new emir of Kano.

Bayero will be replacing Muhammadu Sanusi, who was dethroned earlier today.

The appointment was disclosed in a statement by the chief press secretary to governor.

Ado Bayero was the emir of Bichi, one of the emirates that Ganduje created after his relationship with Sanusi became sour.

Sanusi had succeeded his grand uncle in 2014.

More to come.