05/08/2025
Press Release
05/08/2025
Kano Gov. Receives Report on Transport Commissioner’s Role on the Bail Saga
...As Governor Yusuf Pledges Swift Review on Committee’s Findings
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially received the report of the investigative committee constituted to examine the involvement of the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The report was formally presented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, during a meeting at the Government House, Kano.
He outlined the committee’s major findings based on its extensive review of material evidence and testimonies.
Governor Yusuf commended the committee for its professionalism, objectivity, and commitment to truth.
He assured that the recommendations will be carefully reviewed and appropriate action taken in accordance with due process and the public interest.
Key Findings of the Investigative Committee:
🔹 Voluntary Suretyship: The Commissioner voluntarily submitted an application to serve as surety for the defendant on July 18, 2025.
🔹 Affidavit of Means: He deposed to an affidavit confirming his position as a serving Commissioner and pledged to comply with all bail conditions until the conclusion of the trial.
🔹 Awareness of Bail Requirements: He understood that only a serving Commissioner and member of the State Executive Council qualifies to stand surety under the court’s conditions.
🔹 Lack of Due Diligence: The Commissioner did not exercise adequate caution before taking the decision to stand surety for a defendant facing serious narcotics charges.
🔹 Full Knowledge of Charges: The Committee found that he had both constructive and actual knowledge of the drug-related nature of the charges.
🔹 Violation of Government Policy: He was aware that the Kano State Government has a firm stance against drug trafficking, abuse, youth criminality, and related vices.
🔹 No Prior Relationship: There was no evidence of any prior acquaintance between the Commissioner and the defendant.
🔹 No Financial or Material Inducement: The Committee found no indication that financial benefit or other incentives influenced the Commissioner’s action.
🔹 No Bail Deposit by Commissioner: The Commissioner did not deposit any sum, including the reported ₦5,000,000, for the bail. That claim was solely based on the defendant’s affidavit.
Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency, justice, and discipline in public service.
He reaffirmed that the government remains resolute in its fight against drug-related crimes and all forms of social misconduct affecting Kano’s youth and society at large.
Signed:
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General,
Media and Publicity
Government House, Kano
