Jigawa State governor Umar Namadi, said Saturday that his Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara has been suspended following an allegation by Kano State Hisbah police, he was caught with a married woman in an completed building.
A statement signed by the secretary to the government Malam Bala Ibrahim, Secretary to the said the suspension was to allow for a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the state administration.
The religious police operating in Kano Hisbah had alleged that Sankara was caught inside the uncompleted building with the woman. Hisbah board Director General, Abba Sufi, alleged that the commissioner was arrested following a complaint from the woman’s brother-in-law, accusing him of improper conduct.
However, Mr. Sankara said in a statement that he has falsely been accused.
“My attention has been drawn to a recent media report alleging that I, Auwal D. Sankara, Commissioner for Special Duties in the Jigawa State Government, have been arrested by the Kano Hisbah Command on charges of having an affair with a married woman.
“I wish to categorically state that these allegations are entirely false, baseless, and malicious, aimed at tarnishing my reputation. I urge the general public to disregard this fabricated story, which has been concocted by certain political elements to damage my character and integrity.
“As a married man, I have the utmost respect for the institution of marriage and would never engage in actions that violate its sanctity. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that I stand for.
“I am taking this matter seriously and will pursue legal action against those responsible for spreading this false information and attempting to cause harm to my person.”
