Kano commissioner withdraws as surety for drug suspect facing trial
Kano State Commissioner of Transport, Ibrahim Namadi has formally requested to withdraw as surety in the case of Sulaiman Aminu, a defendant in a federal drug-related case.
In a letter dated July 25, 2025, and addressed to the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Ibrahim declared his intention to no longer serve as surety for the accused.
The letter, titled “Application for Withdrawal of Suretyship of the Defendant in Respect of Charge No: FHC/KN/CR/93/2025: Federal Republic of Nigeria vs. Sulaiman Aminu”, was stamped and received by the court on the same date.
Namadi cited personal reasons for his decision and emphasized his concern for his public image and integrity as a government official.
“I hereby intend to withdraw as a surety of the above-mentioned person who is standing trial before this honourable court of the alleged offence,” the letter reads.
“My withdrawal is based on personal grounds and also to protect my image and dignity as a public servant. I hope my application will be considered accordingly.”
This comes amid backlash over the top public servant’s role in bailing a suspect in one of Kano’s attention grabbing drug case.
The state has been recently grappling with thuggery and robbery, both heavily attributed to chronic drug use among youths.
Kano commissioner withdraws as surety for drug suspect facing trial
