The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has addressed recent calls by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his removal, stressing that despite the public request, his relationship with the governor remains “cordial” and focused on the priority of ensuring peace and security across the state.
In a statement issued on [Date], Bakori responded to the controversy sparked by Governor Yusuf’s remarks during the 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. The governor had publicly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redeploy the Commissioner of Police following reports of his absence from the event and the alleged withdrawal of police personnel from the parade ground.
Governor Yusuf’s call for Bakori’s removal has become a subject of public debate, with concerns raised about the absence of police presence at a key national event. The Governor’s statement, made at the independence celebration on [date], drew attention to what he described as a lapse in the security arrangements for the commemoration.
However, CP Bakori emphasized that he remains fully committed to his duties in Kano and that his ongoing collaboration with the state government remains centered on the common goal of maintaining public safety and order. Bakori remarked that while the situation surrounding the independence celebration incident is under review, his dedication to the security of Kano State continues without distraction.
“We are all working towards a peaceful and secure Kano. My relationship with the Governor is built on mutual respect for the larger goal of public safety, and this will remain our focus,” Bakori stated. “The security challenges facing the state require all stakeholders to work together, and I will continue to support all efforts in this direction.”
The controversy over the Commissioner’s absence at the independence parade highlights the delicate balance of roles between the state government and security agencies. While calls for redeployment have emerged from certain quarters, many believe that the state’s security situation remains best addressed through continued collaboration and shared responsibilities between the police and the state government.
The police authorities have yet to issue a formal explanation regarding the absence of personnel during the parade, but sources have suggested logistical reasons may have contributed to the situation.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether calls for the Commissioner’s redeployment will gain further traction or whether the partnership between the Kano State government and the police will withstand the current challenges.
