Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Recovers Govt. Vehicles from Kwankwaso’s Son, 4 Ex-Commissioners
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO —– The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, on Thursday track and recovered several government-owned vehicles in possession of former commissioners who allegedly failed to return them after resignation from office last month.
Among those from whom the vehicles were recovered are a former Commissioner for Security, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar; former Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso; former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata; former Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Adams Aliyu Kibiya; and Hon. Nasiru Sani Garo, a former Commissioner for Special Projects.
The operation, carried out in Kano on Thursday morning, followed earlier directives ordering the officials to hand back the vehicles after their voluntary resignation from office.
Finenewsng.com learned that the Office of the Secretary to the Kano State Government had previously issued formal letters requesting the immediate return of the vehicles.
However, the affected former officeholders did not comply with the directive, prompting the anti-corruption agency to initiate a recovery process.
Chairman of the Commission, Comrade Sa’idu Yahaya, who led the recovery exercise, said the action was in line with the agency’s mandate to protect public property.
“Government assets are not personal property. Once an official leaves office, all government vehicles and assets in their custody must be returned immediately,” Yahaya said during the operation.
He added that the Commission had exhausted all administrative channels before moving to retrieve the vehicles.
“We gave ample time for voluntary compliance after the Secretary to the State Government’s office wrote to them. Unfortunately, the directive was ignored. We had no option but to enforce compliance in accordance with the law,” he stated.
Yahaya stressed that the Commission’s action was not politically motivated but aimed strictly at ensuring accountability.
“This is not about witch-hunting anyone. It is about protecting the resources of the people of Kano State. We will not tolerate any form of misconduct or unlawful retention of government property,” he said.
He further warned that the agency would continue to monitor the use of public assets and pursue similar measures where necessary.
“Public trust depends on transparency and accountability. We are determined to strengthen both, and we will take appropriate action against anyone found mismanaging or unlawfully holding government property,” he added.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to upholding integrity in public service, noting that asset recovery remains a critical component of its anti-corruption efforts.