Ibrahim Artan Ismail "Haaji Bakiin" (Somali: Ibraahiim Cartan Ismacil, Arabic: ابراهيم ارتان اسماعيل) is a Somali politician. He previously served as the Minister of Security of Puntland.
Ibrahim Artan Ismail Bakiin ابراهيم ارتان اسماعيل | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Security of Puntland | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Deputy Minister of Interior of Puntland | |
| In office 2007–2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Puntland, Somalia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | Ahmed Ibrahim Artan |
Career edit
Nicknamed "Haaji Bakiin" (Xaaji Bakiin), Ismail hails from the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.[1]
He was the Chairman of the northeastern Bari province under the incumbency of former Puntland President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed.[2]
In 2007, Ismail was appointed Puntland's Deputy Minister of Interior under regional President Mohamud Muse Hersi.[3] He later served as Minister of Security of Puntland.[4]
Besides politics, Ismail is also a prominent entrepreneur.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Weerar Bambaano oo lagu qaaday Guriga Xaaji Baakiin ee magaalada Bosaso". Horseed Media. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Grenade Attack on Bosaso Politician". Somalia Report. 7 September 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "New Cabinet Announced". Puntland Government. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "Somali official: US planes hunting Islamists". Mail & Guardian. 12 June 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2014.