Kano Gov Demands Removal of Police Commissioner Over Alleged Undermining of State Authority

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has publicly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, accusing him of insubordination and undermining the governor’s role as the state’s Chief Security Officer.

The governor made the call during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration held at Kofar Mata Stadium in Kano.

Governor Yusuf alleged that security personnel under CP Bakori’s command deliberately withdrew from the event, despite direct instructions he said were issued to the commissioner.

“The Commissioner of Police has embarrassed us by his conduct,” Yusuf stated. “His action is unprofessional, unethical, and contrary to the duties expected of a security chief on such a historic day for Kano and Nigeria.”

He further argued that CP Bakori’s continued presence in the state undermines coordination and trust in security operations.

“On behalf of myself as the Chief Security Officer of Kano State, and on behalf of the good people of Kano, I call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori—today,” the governor declared.

The situation marks a fresh point of tension between the state government and federal security agencies, highlighting ongoing concerns around the autonomy of state leaders in managing internal security matters.