From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The Kano State government has received the report of the investigative committee on the alleged involvement of the state Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, in the bail of a suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, received the report in his office on Monday.
The report was submitted by the committee led by the Chairman of the Committee, Aminu Hussain.
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According to the chairman, the committee conducted a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the matter, adding that they interviewed the commissioner for his side of the incident.
“Other key persons linked to the case, including Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation, and Musa Ado Tsamiya, SSA on Drainages, were also interviewed.”
“The committee consulted relevant security and legal bodies, including the State Security Service (SSS), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to ensure the integrity and comprehensiveness of the report. Certified true copies (CTCs) of all relevant documents were examined, and applicable laws were thoroughly reviewed.”
Barrister Hussain commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his non-interference throughout the assignment.
Receiving the report, the Secretary to the State Government expressed appreciation to the committee for its diligence and professionalism.
He acknowledged the integrity and resilience of the committee, particularly in the face of public pressure.
The Secretary to the State Government assured that the report will be forwarded to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for review and necessary action.
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