Security presence was significantly heightened at the Kano State Government House on Monday following reports of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's potential defection.
A joint team of security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) was stationed at the main entrance.
While the governor's defection has not been officially announced, speculation suggests he may be joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
At least seven Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) were deployed at key locations, including the main gate and the roundabout leading to the Government House.
Access to the premises was tightly controlled, with security operatives enforcing strict identification checks for all visitors.