Kano State Government has officially received the report of the fact-finding committee constituted to investigate the alleged involvement of the state Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, in the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu .
The report was presented to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, by the Chairman of the Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussain in Kano.
He said the panel conducted a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the matter.
Barrister Hussain stated that the committee engaged and interviewed the Commissioner, who submitted a written statement.
“Other key persons linked to the case, including Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation, and Musa Ado Tsamiya, SSA on Drainages, were also interviewed.”
“The committee consulted relevant security and legal bodies, including the State Security Service (SSS), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to ensure the integrity and comprehensiveness of the report. Certified true copies (CTCs) of all relevant documents were examined, and applicable laws were thoroughly reviewed.”
Barrister Hussain commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his non-interference throughout the assignment.
“The governor’s hands-off approach was described as a demonstration of true leadership and respect for due process.”
Receiving the report on behalf of the state government, the SSG, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, expressed appreciation for the committee’s diligence and professionalism.
He acknowledged the integrity and resilience of the committee, particularly in the face of public pressure.
The SSG assured that the report will be forwarded to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for review and necessary action.
“The Kano State Government will now study the report and take appropriate decisions based on its findings and recommendations.”
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano.
