Kano Government Probes Transport Commissioner Over Alleged Role in Drug Suspect’s Bail

Kano, Nigeria — July 26, 2025

The Kano State Government has launched a high-level investigation into the alleged involvement of the Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, in securing bail for a suspected drug trafficker, Sulaiman Dan Wawu.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered the probe after reports surfaced indicating that the Commissioner’s name appeared in official documents linked to the suspect’s controversial release. The directive was confirmed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature.

To ensure impartiality, the Governor has set up a seven-member investigative committee led by Barrister Aminu Hussain, his Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters. Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota will serve as the committee’s secretary.

The committee has been tasked with conducting a full inquiry into the incident and is expected to submit clear, actionable recommendations. It is scheduled to begin work immediately.

Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance for drug-related offenses and vowed to enforce discipline and integrity at all levels of government. He emphasized that anyone found complicit in undermining anti-drug efforts would face consequences.

This development comes as Kano State continues to ramp up efforts to combat illicit drug activity, amid rising public concern over official complicity in such crimes.