INDEPENDENCE DAY DRAMA: GOV. YUSUF DEMANDS SACK OF KANO POLICE COMMISSIONER OVER “DISLOYALTY”

Governor Accuses CP of Boycotting National Parade, Calls Tinubu to Act Swiftly

By Tribune Online

KANO — A political storm erupted in Kano on Tuesday after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf openly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, accusing him of abandoning duty during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration.

The governor, visibly angered, made the demand while addressing a mammoth crowd at the Sani Abacha Stadium. He alleged that the police chief and his men deliberately boycotted the national parade in Kano, describing the action as “a grave act of disloyalty and partisanship.”

“On this historic day, when Nigerians across the federation are celebrating the unity and independence of our great nation, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State chose to absent himself and ordered the withdrawal of his personnel,” Yusuf declared. “This is unacceptable, unprofessional, and a betrayal of the trust of both the people and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The governor condemned the commissioner’s absence, stressing that Kano remains peaceful and that security agencies must rise above partisan politics.

“As the Chief Security Officer of this state, elected by the people of Kano, I say boldly that we are not happy with this unpatriotic attitude. Security agencies are supposed to guarantee peace, not play politics. I therefore call on the President of Nigeria to remove the Commissioner of Police without delay,” he insisted.

Governor Yusuf also praised the people of Kano for their resilience and peaceful disposition, noting that the Independence celebration reflected the state’s unity and patriotism.

“Kano is peaceful, and the people are peace-loving. No security officer should undermine this harmony for political reasons,” he added, urging security operatives to recommit themselves to professionalism and national duty.

The strong rebuke has already stirred political debate, with many observers questioning the widening cracks between the Kano State Government and federal security agencies.