Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday swore in AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) as Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services.
The ceremony was said to have been held at the start of the 28th Kano State Executive Council meeting, which took place in Kwankwasiyya City.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday.
According to the governor, Umaru was appointed based on merit and his proven ability to coordinate security agencies’ operations effectively across the state.
“Umaru’s expertise in critical security roles and his distinguished military career make him ideal to lead our internal security efforts,”;; he stated.
The governor urged the new commissioner to apply his experience in tackling security challenges currently facing Kano State.
“I expect him to work tirelessly to keep Kano safe and prosperous for all citizens,”;; Yusuf added.
DAILY POST reports that before his appointment, Umaru served as Director-General of the Special Services Directorate at the Kano State Government House.
