| 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 |
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.
Career
Nicknamed "Haaji Bakiin" (Xaaji Bakiin), Ismail hails from the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia.
He was the Chairman of the northeastern Bari province under the incumbency of former Puntland President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed.
In 2007, Ismail was appointed Puntland's Deputy Minister of Interior under regional President Mohamud Muse Hersi. He later served as Minister of Security of Puntland.
Besides politics, Ismail is also a prominent entrepreneur.
References
- "Weerar Bambaano oo lagu qaaday Guriga Xaaji Baakiin ee magaalada Bosaso". Horseed Media. 31 January 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ "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.