Drug baron’s bail: Kano govt probes Transport commissioner’s alleged involvement

From Desmond Mgboh. Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered a full investigation into the alleged involvement of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in the controversial bail of Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu, a suspected drug baron.

The directive followed widespread public outrage after reports emerged that the Commissioner’s name appeared in official documents facilitating the suspect’s release.

In a statement issued yesterday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said Governor Yusuf has set up a special investigative committee chaired by Barrister Aminu Hussain, his Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, to address the matter.

The committee is mandated to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommend appropriate actions with immediate effect.

Members of the committee include: Barr. Aminu Hussain, Chairman. Barr. Hamza  Haladu, Member, Barr. Hamza Nuhu Dantani, Member. Abdullahi Mahmoud Umar, Member, Maj. Gen. Sani Muhammad (Rtd.), Member, Comrade Kabiru Said Dakata, Member with Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota as Secretary

While announcing the formation of the committee, the Governor  expressed serious concern over the alleged misconduct, reaffirming his administration’s commitment on the fight against drug abuse and any form of social vices in the state.