Sulaiman Danwawu, a suspected notorious drug trafficker recently granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kano, has reportedly absconded, leaving his surety, the Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in a precarious situation.
Sources revealed that Commissioner Namadi, who stood as surety for Danwawu, used his official position to secure the bail, an action that has sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation.
Following the controversy, it was gathered that the commissioner made several efforts to reach Danwawu, urging him to report himself in light of the growing backlash. However, a source close to the matter said Danwawu went underground.
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“When Danwawu noticed the public uproar that his bail had caused, he switched off his phones, left the commissioner in the lurch, and refused to show up,” the source said.
In response to the development, the commissioner swiftly issued a formal letter on Friday, withdrawing his suretyship before the Federal High Court in Kano. The letter, titled *“Application for Withdrawal of Suretyship of the Defendant in Respect of Charge No: FHC/KN/CR/93/2025 – Federal Republic of Nigeria vs. Sulaiman Aminu”*, was addressed to the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court.
“I hereby intend to withdraw as a surety of the above-mentioned person who is standing trial before this honourable court for the alleged offence,” the letter read.
“My withdrawal is based on personal grounds and also to protect my image and dignity as a public servant. I hope my application will be considered accordingly,” Namadi concluded.
The case continues to attract public interest as authorities search for the fleeing defendant.
