Ibrahim Artan Ismail

Ibrahim Artan Ismail "Haji Bakiin" is a Puntland politician currently serving Minister of Security and DDR. He previously served as the Minister of Security of Puntland during Adde Muse administration.

Career

Nicknamed "Haaji Bakiin", Ismail hails Ali Suleiman sub-clan of Majeerteen and born in the northeastern region Bari, Puntland.
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.