NWUK Appoints Retired Police Commissioner as Director of Security
NWUK Appoints Retired Police Commissioner as Director of Security
UmarFarouk123 
The Governing Council of Northwest University, Kano (NWUK), under the chairmanship of Professor Hafiz Abubakar, has approved the appointment of retired Commissioner of Police, Idi Tanko Warure, as Director of Security of the university.
The appointment was approved at the Council's 50th meeting following a rigorous screening exercise involving numerous applicants.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, formally presented the appointment letter to the newly appointed Director in her office during a meeting of the university's Principal Officers.
Warure, a native of Warure Quarters, Kano, hails from Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. Born on September 19, 1970, he began his education at Warure Primary School from 1975 to 1980, before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Gwale, from 1980 to 1983, and Rumfa College, Kano, from 1983 to 1985.
He subsequently attended the School of Preliminary Studies (SPS), Kano, from 1985 to 1987, and the Advanced Teachers College (ATC), now Federal College of Education, Kano, from 1987 to 1990. He later attended the Police Academy, Kano, from 1990 to 1991, as part of his professional training.
As a retired Commissioner of Police, Warure brings extensive experience in policing, security administration, crime prevention, intelligence gathering, risk assessment, conflict management and maintenance of law and order. His background is expected to provide expertise in managing potential threats and strengthening collaboration with relevant security agencies to ensure protection of lives and property within the university.
The appointment highlights the university's commitment to strengthening its security structure and ensuring a conducive atmosphere for academic excellence and institutional development.
