By Jasmine Okogerie
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, on Wednesday 5th November, 2026, led the Command’s Management Team and senior officers on a condolence visit to the family of late SP Wakili S. Mohammed at his residence in Kano.
The visit follows the passing of the late officer, who was attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Kano, on Tuesday 4th November, 2026 after a brief illness, and whose death was announced by the Command yesterday.
During the visit, the Commissioner of Police and his entourage commiserated with the widow, children and family members of the deceased officer, and offered special prayers for the repose of his soul.
CP Bakori prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and colleagues the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Commissioner described the late SP Wakili as a dedicated, disciplined and professional officer who served the Nigeria Police Force and Kano State with loyalty and distinction, noting that his death is a great loss to his family, the Command and the Force at large.
He further assured the family of the Command’s continued support and solidarity at this difficult time.
The family expressed profound appreciation to the Commissioner and the Command for the visit, the prayers offered, and for standing with them in their moment of grief.
May his gentle soul rest in Jannatul Firdaus.
CSP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
Kano State Command.
November 6, 2026.