The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has declared that he loves Jesus even as a Muslim.

He made this declaration on his official Instagram page @SanusiLamidoSanusi on Thursday.

He said: “Many people are unaware of the fact that one cannot be a Muslim without loving Jesus (Peace be upon him) known in Arabic as Isa (Alayhis Salam).”