Kano’s Internal Security Commissioner Resigns After 7 Months in Office

Kano State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), has resigned from his position, just seven months after his appointment.

The resignation was confirmed through a statement issued by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for the state governor. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude for the contributions made by the retired Army General during his tenure.

Maj.-Gen. Idris (Rtd) is the second member of the Kano State Executive Council to resign in 2025. Earlier this year, Mohammed Diggol, the Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, also tendered his resignation.

Appointed in August 2024 as the inaugural Commissioner of the newly created Ministry of Internal Security, Maj.-Gen. Idris played a key role in establishing the framework for the ministry’s operations. Despite his brief tenure, his contributions were considered pivotal in setting up the ministry.

Governor Yusuf commended Maj.-Gen. Idris for his dedication, both in his military career and in his service to the state. “We thank Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd) for his unwavering commitment and contributions to the development of Kano State. We wish him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement as he transitions into a well-deserved rest from public service,” the governor said in the official statement.

While the reason for his resignation remains undisclosed, the governor expressed confidence that his successor would build on the foundation laid by Idris to ensure the continued effective operation of the ministry.