Kano gov demands immediate removal of Police Commissioner

By Jude Opara, Abuja

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has condemned in the strongest terms what he described as the unprofessional and partisan conduct of the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, describing his actions as deliberate sabotage against the people of Kano in particular and the Nigeria in general.
Gov. Yusuf in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, expressed outrage over the sudden withdrawal of police participation from the 2025 Independence Day celebration in Kano, after CP Bakori allegedly issued an order to that effect, just hours before the commencement of the event.
The governor said the action was a clear demonstration of bias, insubordination, and betrayal of the constitutional duty of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
“As the Chief Security Officer of Kano State, we cannot tolerate sabotage to the peace, security, and wellbeing of our citizens. It is disgraceful that a Commissioner of Police would descend so low into partisan politics by boycotting a national event that symbolizes unity, patriotism, and democracy,” Governor Yusuf stated.
The governor further accused Bakori of consistently aligning with political interests he said were opposed to the will of the people of Kano, thereby eroding public trust in the police command.
He described the CP as a “political police officer” who has abandoned professionalism and is actively undermining democracy.
The statement added; “the Police must never be seen as tools of politicians. They are expected to protect all Nigerians, regardless of political leanings. Unfortunately, CP Bakori has turned himself into a willing instrument of division and insecurity in Kano state”.
Governor Yusuf therefore led the voices of Kano stakeholders who were present at the 2025 Independence Day Celebration at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, in calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police to immediately remove CP Bakori from office and replace him with a competent and non-partisan officer who will restore confidence, fairness, and neutrality in policing Kano State.
”The stakeholders who joined their voices with that of the Governor included traditional and religious leaders, NNPP members of the state and national assemblies, the business community, youth groups, and labour organizations.
”The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and properties of the people, stressing that no act of sabotage from compromised security officials will succeed in destabilizing Kano under his watch,” the statement added.