Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has ordered a full-scale probe into the alleged involvement of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in the controversial bail of an alleged drug baron, Sulaiman Wawu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governor’s directive followed widespread public outrage after reports surfaced that the commissioner’s name appeared in official documents reportedly used to secure the suspect’s release.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the state government vowed to handle the matter with utmost seriousness, stressing that no individual would be shielded if found to have undermined the fight against drug-related crimes.

“To ensure a thorough and impartial inquiry,” the statement read, “Governor Yusuf has set up a special investigative committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommend appropriate actions.”

The committee is chaired by Aminu Hussain, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, and includes Hamza Haladu, Hamza Nuhu Dantani, Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmoud Umar, Maj. Gen. Sani Muhammad (retd.), Kabiru Said Dakata, and Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota (Secretary). The panel has been directed to commence work immediately and submit its findings without delay.

While inaugurating the committee, Governor Yusuf expressed deep concern over possible abuses of public office by political appointees and reiterated his administration’s uncompromising stance on drug abuse and related social vices.

“Our administration will not tolerate any act that compromises the safety and wellbeing of our citizens,” the statement added. “We remain fully committed to the fight against drug trafficking and abuse, and anyone found culpable—regardless of their status—will face the full weight of the law.”

As of press time, Commissioner Namadi had yet to issue an official response. However, the decision to launch the probe underscores the state government’s determination to uphold public trust and ensure transparency in governance.

Sulaiman Wawu, the suspect at the centre of the controversy, was reportedly arrested for narcotics-related offences, but his sudden release—allegedly aided by political interference—has triggered widespread concern across Kano.

The investigation comes amid Governor Yusuf’s intensified campaign against drug abuse and criminality, which he has consistently described as a grave threat to the security and future of Kano State