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Nigeria News Today: Kano Governor Condemns Police Commissioner Over Independence Day Boycott

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sharply condemned what he described as the unprofessional and partisan actions of the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The governor accused the CP of deliberate sabotage following the police command’s sudden withdrawal from the 2025 Independence Day celebrations in Kano.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf said the boycott order, delivered just hours before the commencement of the event, was a betrayal of constitutional duty and a “clear demonstration of bias and insubordination.”

Governor Yusuf’s Strong Rebuke

The governor, who presided over the celebration at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, described CP Bakori as a “political police officer” whose conduct has eroded public trust in the force. He accused the CP of aligning with political interests opposed to the will of Kano people.

“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 declared.

Call for Federal Intervention

Governor Yusuf and Kano stakeholders present at the parade — including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, labour unions, and NNPP lawmakers — unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in CP Bakori. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police to immediately replace him with a competent, non-partisan officer.

Commendation for Other Agencies

While condemning the police, Governor Yusuf praised the participation of other security outfits at the Independence Day Parade, including the Nigeria Customs Service, Immigration Service, Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, and the State Directorate of Security Services. He described their collaboration as proof that security can thrive without bias.

Assurance of Security Commitment

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that no act of sabotage by compromised officials will destabilize Kano. He assured residents that his government will continue to work with neutral security agencies to maintain peace.

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Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nigeria-news-today-kano-governor-condemns-police-commissioner-over-independence-day-boycott/

All because of APC....

Please who can tell me why APC people were claiming saints when PPD were in power?

🥱🥱🥱🥱

Nothing is working in Nigeria,

Police is the invisible members of APC

I laugh in Chinese
First to comment all these years...

What is the offense of the commissional of police.

I see the hand of gandollar ins this withdrawal.
But wait, which way for this country?

Nawa o. Reporting a case to people that gave the order.
If you know you know

CP don buy market, security votes go cut b dat. Nawaooo 💩

Does APC have a plan to destroy Nigeria totally because I have not heard this one before.

Police refusing to take part in a parade on Independence day

How is this even possible. What has Egbetokun done to the NPF?

I dont have problem in criticizing tinubu government.

Apart from atiku no other northern politician criticize buhari government. It was only atiku. Even at the peak of endsars 1 none of them. It the reason the south is sentimental about typical northerners.

The plan upcoming endsars 2 or police brutality 2. Will bring a testaments to all of this in due time.

Lastly I think there was intelligent report of terrorest attack today. Reasons the government cancelled it. To even worsen it. There is no light anywhere.

That's how they are doing , practicing for 2007 so that they can unleash their rigging template.

In other news, Looks like seun and co are taking advice at last and changing the layout of Nairaland. I never see website wey dey drag feet with innovation and modernity like you guys.

Egbetokun is a member of APC so what do you expect

All the state governments and governors should clamour for independent state police with one voice.
That is the only solution to security issues in nigeria.

THE GOVERNOR IS BEINGUNREASONABLE HERE
WHY SHOULD POLICE BE PARADING WHEN THERE IS SERIOUS SECURITY THREAT ACROSS THE LAND
WHAT HAPPENEED TO KANO STATE HISBAH? CANT HISBAH PARADE SINCE THE GOVERNOR VALUES PARADE OVER INSECURITY?

Family families case, both party understand themselves

Why is the Kano State Governor always having problems with the Police all the time

I dont even rate kwankwaso and his groups again,all his waiting for is for the corrupt APC govt to give him a good offer and then he joins them.It means he doesn't really have the interest of the masses but for self...I give up on him.
We all wish he was a formidable opposition but we are disappointed,the talakawas whom stands by him are disappointed!

COMRADES, maybe the police is doing because his godfather (Kwankwaso) has refused to follow Tinubu to apc

Alot of police officers are dancing to their appointee

..."Governor Yusuf and Kano stakeholders present at the parade — including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, labour unions, and NNPP lawmakers — unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in CP Bakori. They urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police to immediately replace him with a competent, non-partisan officer"...

The commissioner was only following the orders of the same IGP and the President

fineboynl:
I dont have problem in criticizing tinubu government.

Apart from atiku no other northern politician criticize buhari government. It was only atiku. Even at the peak of endsars 1 none of them. It the reason the south is sentimental about typical northerners.

The plan upcoming endsars 2 or police brutality 2. Will bring a testaments to all of this in due time.

Lastly I think there was intelligent report of terrorest attack today. Reasons the government cancelled it. To even worsen it. There is no light anywhere.

You end up making so much noise without saying anything.
Sometimes it's better to keep quiet 🤐🤫 if you don't know what to say.

princeade86:
What is the offense of the commissional of police.

Sane question my guy . Even though Nigerians are hungry, they are never fools