Ibrahim Artan Ismail
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| Ibrahim Artan Ismail ابراهيم ارتان اسماعيل |
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| Minister of Security of Puntland | |
| In office 2007–2009 |
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| Deputy Minister of Interior of Puntland | |
| In office 2007–2007 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Puntland, Somalia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | Ahmed Ibrahim Artan |
| Religion | Islam |
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.[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]
