Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s stance on the fight against drug- related crimes, justice , discipline and social vices affecting the youth and the broader society.
This follows the resignation of the commissioner for transportation in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi over involvement in the bail of an alleged drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
In a statement by the head of the media and publicity at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, indicated that the former transport commissioner quit due to public interest and the sensitive nature of the issue.
The statement noted that the governor stressed the need for all political appointees in the state to always reason with caution on sensitive matters and seek approval from the higher authority anytime they are about to engage themselves on issues of public interest.
Accordingly to the statement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had accepted the resignation and wished the former commissioner success in his future endeavors.
Recall that PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Kano State Government had received the report of the fact-finding committee set up to investigate the alleged involvement of Namadi in securing the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu.
The governor’s spokesperson, DawakinTofa had explained that while presenting the report to the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, on Monday, the Chairman of the Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain, said the panel conducted a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based inquiry into the matter.
