Ibrahim Bakori
Ibrahim Bakori is the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Nigeria. He is known for his role in maintaining public order and safety, particularly during significant celebrations. Recently, he made headlines by justifying a total ban on the annual Sallah Durbar in Kano due to security concerns, emphasizing the need for safety amidst rising tensions. His proactive approach includes collaborating with other security agencies to ensure peaceful festivities and urging compliance with security guidelines among worshippers.
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CP Ibrahim Bakori disclosed the arrest of a suspect for spreading hate speech in Kano.
Police arrest man for spreading hate speech in Kano
Nigeria· 2026-03-05Ibrahim Bakori is the Commissioner of Police who mobilised a team to the scene.
Woman and Six Children Killed in DorayiNigeria· 2026-01-18
CP Ibrahim Bakori mobilised a team of officers to the scene of the attack.
Hoodlums kill mother and six children in Kano attackNigeria· 2026-01-17
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the officers involved in the operations.
Police intercept explosives and illicit drugs in KanoNigeria· 2026-01-16
Ibrahim Bakori is the Kano State Commissioner of Police, meeting with state labour officials to ensure a peaceful protest.
Police Deploy Special Forces for Nationwide NLC ProtestNigeria· 2025-12-17
Ibrahim Bakori is the Commissioner of Police who provided an update on the security situation in Kano State.
Kano Police Arrest 107 for Robbery, Kidnapping, Other CrimesNigeria· 2025-09-01
CP Ibrahim Bakori commended the professionalism of the rescue teams.
Teen's Billboard Suicide Threat: Kano Police RescueNigeria· 2025-06-24
Ibrahim Bakori confirmed the incident of a military mortar bomb explosion in Kano State.
59 Killed in Borno, Kano, Kebbi, PlateauNigeria· 2025-06-22
CP Ibrahim Bakori praised the efforts of the officers involved in the successful operations.
Police arrest robbery suspects, recover stolen vehicles in KanoNigeria· 2025-06-04
Ibrahim Bakori commended the investigators for their swift action in the case.
Police arrest suspect in brutal Kano Housewife murderNigeria· 2025-05-27
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Bakori ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incidents.
27 nabbed after mob killed Kano DPONigeria· 2025-05-27
CP Ibrahim Bakori condemned the violence and ordered a full-scale investigation.
Police probe DPO's killing, arrest 27 suspects in KanoNigeria· 2025-05-26
Ibrahim Bakori is the Commissioner of Police who disclosed the arrests of the suspects.
Police nab two Kano men with N150m tramadolNigeria· 2025-04-25
Ibrahim Bakori justified the Durbar ban, emphasising that the decision was made in consultation with security agencies and state authorities to prevent potential disruptions to public order.
Security tightened in Katsina, Kebbi as Kano bans Sallah DurbarNigeria· 2025-03-29
