The protesters carried placards inscribed with slogans such as “Governor leave alone CP,” “CP Kano must stay,” “Kano People Love CP,” and “Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Leave CP alone.” The demonstration was conducted peacefully, with the youths stating their firm belief in the Commissioner’s work in the state.
This public display of support comes in direct response to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent call for the removal of CP Bakori. Last Wednesday, during the Nigeria Independence Day commemoration, the Governor appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the Commissioner, citing the police’s absence from the official parade as a primary point of contention . Governor Yusuf had described the police’s non-participation as an “unpatriotic and partisan act” .
The protest underscores a significant divergence of opinion between the state government and a segment of the populace regarding security leadership. The youths’ demonstration aims to send a clear message to federal authorities that CP Bakori enjoys substantial local support and should be allowed to continue his duties in Kano State.