A Federal High Court in Kano has ruled that the Kano State Government must pay N10 million in damages to deposed Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero for violating his fundamental rights. The court, having established jurisdiction over Bayero's rights violation case, also mandated the state government to ensure his right to movement and personal liberty.

Justice Simon Amobeda, presiding over Federal High Court 3, emphasized the necessity of jurisdiction in legal proceedings, asserting that any action without it is invalid. He underscored the court's duty to protect citizens' rights, noting that Bayero provided compelling evidence of rights abuses, including a public declaration by the Governor of Kano State in May 2024 that Bayero had been deposed and should be arrested.

The judge condemned the government's actions, stating they constituted unlawful confinement and infringed upon Bayero's constitutional rights to liberty and freedom of movement as guaranteed under Sections 35(1) and 41(1) of the 1999 Constitution. As a result, the court ordered the government to pay N10 million as compensation for breaching Bayero's rights.

Furthermore, the court issued an injunction preventing the police, DSS, and other authorities from arresting or harassing Bayero, ensuring his protection from further rights violations.