By Sabiu Abdullahi
A lecturer at the Kano State Polytechnic, Aisar Salihu Musa, has publicly praised the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, for what he described as a massive improvement in security presence in areas previously known for phone snatching and violent gang activities.
In a Facebook post published on Friday, Musa expressed his appreciation. He said, “Honestly, we must thank the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. May Allah reward him with goodness.”
He noted that several locations in Kano where residents had long complained about phone thefts and gang fights—especially during the evening hours—are now witnessing visible deployment of security personnel.
“Most places that were once hotspots for phone snatching or gang clashes in the evening now have two police patrol vehicles stationed there. You will also see the anti-thuggery squad supporting them,” the lecturer wrote.
He recalled that in just the last two days, he personally visited at least four neighborhoods and saw the new security arrangement in action.
These included Dorayi (both ‘Karshen Waya’ and the burnt fuel station area), Kabuga, Sharada, Kofar Mata, and Kofar Fanfo.
While expressing hope that other areas like Kurna, Rijiyar Lemo, Hotoro, and Gadan Kaya would also benefit from similar interventions, Musa urged that the initiative be sustained and that suspected miscreants continue to be arrested and hidden away from public harm.
Recounting a personal experience, he described how he once had to pick up a package at night in a location known for gang violence.
“As I approached, I remembered the stories about gang fights in that area. I felt very uneasy. I’ve made a vow never to go to any place at night if there’s no adequate security,” he wrote.“But then I saw two police vehicles at the location. I felt a huge sense of relief. It was at that moment that I truly understood the importance of security officers in our communities.”
He concluded with a moral reflection that says “Anyone who cannot appreciate people when they do good will find it difficult to thank God.”
Musa commended Commissioner Bakori once more and prayed for continued peace and protection in Kano and beyond.