Kano

In swift response to public concerns surrounding the reported bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu, by the Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Ibrahim Ali Namadi, the state government has inaugurated a high-powered eight-member investigative committee. The committee was formally inaugurated on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Cabinet Office by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the committee has been tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the bail incident and submitting its findings and recommendations to the government within one week. Read Also: Kano Commissioner in Crisis as Alleged Drug Dealer Danwawu Jumps Bail The investigative committee is chaired by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussaini. Other members include Barrister Hamza Haladu, Barrister Hamza Nuhu Dantani, Major General Muhammad Sani (rtd), Director-General of the Special Services Directorate, Comrade Kabiru Dakata, and Professor Mamun Mustapha of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil. Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmud Umar, Commissioner II in the Civil Service Commission, is also a member. Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Mai Mota, Permanent Secretary in charge of Administration and General Services in the SSG’s Office, will serve as the Secretary of the committee. While inaugurating the panel, the SSG expressed confidence in the competence and integrity of the committee members, noting that their selection was based on merit, experience, and commitment to public service. In his remarks on behalf of the committee, Chairman Barrister Aminu Hussaini commended the state government for taking prompt action and pledged that the committee would discharge its mandate with professionalism, transparency, and a high sense of responsibility. The outcome of the investigation is expected to shape the government’s response to the growing concerns over the incident, which has generated intense public interest across the state.

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has commenced the recruitment of medical doctors to address the growing shortage of healthcare personnel in public hospitals across the state. In an internal memo directed to Chief Medical Officers and Zonal Directors, the board called on qualified candidates with an MBBS degree to submit applications for the position of Medical Officer. Read Also: Paramilitary Recruitment Resumes as FG Fixes Portal Glitches “All interested doctors with an MBBS degree who have been inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), including those trained outside the country who have passed the required assessments and obtained their MDCN certificate, are hereby advised to apply as Medical Officers to the board headquarters,” the notice read. The statement, signed by Dr. Aisha Bello Dambatta, Director of Medical Services, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, emphasized that the recruitment drive is focused on strengthening capacity at health facilities that are currently understaffed. The board urged eligible candidates to submit their applications without delay, as the state government intensifies efforts to improve healthcare delivery and access across all regions.

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. Read Also: Tinubu Hails Ganduje’s Leadership, Commends Role in Establishing APC Progressive Institute “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.

The National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, has paid a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone One Headquarters, Kano, AIG Ahmed Garba. The highlight of the visit was the formal inauguration of a new Caretaker Committee for the Zone One PCRC. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPPRO), CSP Bashir Muhammad, who described the visit as a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen police-community relations in the region. During the visit, both Alhaji Olaniyan and AIG Ahmed Garba jointly inaugurated the new Caretaker Committee, which will oversee the affairs of the Zonal PCRC for a period of three months, pending the conduct of fresh elections. Honourable Yusuf Tabuka was named as the Chairman of the new committee. Read Also: AIG Zone I Receives Gauta Club on Courtesy Visit, Warns Against Unguarded Utterances The ceremony attracted the presence of top police officers, community leaders, and representatives of various organisations, who pledged their support for the renewed drive to deepen grassroots collaboration on security matters. In his remarks, Alhaji Olaniyan thanked AIG Garba for the warm reception and reaffirmed his commitment to launching impactful projects across the Zone aimed at boosting trust and cooperation between the police and residents. He noted that partnership remains a key element in ensuring effective community policing and sustainable development. On his part, AIG Ahmed Garba commended the National Chairman for his dedication to strengthening police-community relations and assured him of the Zone’s full support. He expressed confidence in the capacity of the newly inaugurated committee to make a difference in bridging the gap between the police and the public. The new Caretaker Committee is expected to champion initiatives that promote security awareness, rebuild trust, and foster community-led development efforts across the Zone.

The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and political thuggery through collaborative efforts and strategic public enlightenment campaigns. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Director of Special Duties, Sani Abba Yola, following a courtesy visit by the Coordinator of Kiru Reformative Centre, Ms. Cheryl Aminta Kwagga, to the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs as part of her stakeholder engagement drive. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, welcomed the visit, describing it as timely and strategic, and emphasized the state government’s readiness to partner with credible institutions in addressing youth-related social vices. Read Also: Waiya’s Transformative Impact on Kano’s Public Image “You have come at the right time. I am currently chairing a stakeholders’ coordinating committee on a project that targets thuggery and other associated vices. We are already working towards engaging organisations like the Kiru Reformative Centre,” he stated. The Commissioner explained that the initiative, code-named Safe Corridor: The Kano Model, has already recorded success in reaching out to delinquent youths. He said many have shown willingness to undergo rehabilitation and reintegration into society. “We have profiled hundreds of youths who are now ready to turn a new leaf. They are willing to abandon the dangerous path of thuggery and drug abuse and become useful to themselves and to society,” he said. Waiya also disclosed that a comprehensive action plan for the project is in its final stages and will soon be made public. The plan, he noted, includes targeted programmes designed to eliminate the root causes of crime among young people. He assured the Kiru Reformative Centre of the Ministry’s full support, stressing that drug abuse remains a major catalyst for criminality and social decay. “We will work closely with your Centre to provide the needed public awareness and sensitisation required to reform our youth,” he stated. In her remarks, Ms. Cheryl Aminta Kwagga appealed for the Ministry’s partnership in creating public awareness about the Centre’s reformative efforts. She acknowledged the Ministry’s key role in shaping public opinion and mobilising community support. “This battle must be fought together,” she said, “especially by leveraging the Ministry’s media expertise to reach affected communities.” Ms. Kwagga added that her visit was part of a broader stakeholder mobilisation effort aimed at addressing the root causes of youth restiveness through advocacy, rehabilitation, and community-based interventions.