Transport Commissioner, Ibrahim Namadi
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has ordered an official investigation into the alleged role of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in securing bail for a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Wawu.
This move comes in response to growing public outcry after the Commissioner’s name reportedly appeared in documents linked to the release of the suspect.
Concerns have since mounted over possible political interference in a high-profile narcotics case.
In a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the state government emphasized its commitment to due process and accountability in the fight against drug-related crimes.
“To ensure a thorough and impartial inquiry,” the statement said, “Governor Yusuf has constituted a special investigative committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommend appropriate measures.”
The newly formed panel is chaired by Aminu Hussain, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters.
Other members include Hamza Haladu, Hamza Nuhu Dantani, Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmoud Umar, Maj. Gen. Sani Muhammad (retd.), Kabiru Said Dakata, and Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, who will serve as secretary.
The committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation and submitting its findings without delay.
Speaking on the issue, Governor Yusuf expressed deep concern over the alleged misuse of political office and reiterated his administration’s hard stance against illicit drugs and corruption.
“Let it be known that our administration will not condone any act that compromises the safety and wellbeing of our citizens. We are fully committed to the ongoing fight against drug trafficking and abuse, and anyone found culpable regardless of their position will face the full weight of the law,” he warned.
While Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, the Commissioner at the centre of the controversy, has yet to issue an official response, the swift formation of the investigative panel signals a serious effort by the Kano State Government to preserve public trust and uphold justice.
Sulaiman Wawu, the suspected drug baron involved, was previously arrested on narcotics trafficking charges.
His abrupt release allegedly facilitated with the help of top government figures has sparked widespread debate across the state.
The probe comes amid the government’s intensified campaign against drug abuse and crime, especially among the youth, a demographic Governor Yusuf has repeatedly described as being most at risk.
