Kano TV station’s MD suspended by government for allegedly diverting money

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended the Managing Director of the Abubakar Rimi Television, Mustapha Indabawa.

He was immediatedly replaced by Hajiya Hauwa Ibrahim in acting capacity.

The letter of appointment dated 27th May 2024 was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Bichi.

Before her present appointment, Ibrahim was the deputy managing director of the Television station.

The Kano State Government had filed seven charges of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of funds among others against the suspended MD and Staff Officer, Ibrahim M. Bello.

Recall that the state anti-corruption commission investigated the matter following a petition written to the state governor against the embattled MD.