Jigawa State Government has set up a panel to probe the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, who was arrested by Kano State Hisbah for allegedly having illicit affairs with a married woman in Kano.
The probe followed Sankara’s suspension by Governor Umar Namadi.
According to the Hisbah board’s Director General, Dabba Sufi, Sankara was arrested in an uncompleted building with a housewife in Kano, on Friday.
Sufi said the arrest was made possible through intelligence tracking after receiving a series of complaints about his relationship with the married woman
But Sankara denied the allegations, describing them as false, baseless, and malicious.
He claimed the accusations were a deliberate attempt to tarnish his image, vowing to take legal action against those responsible for spreading the false claims
He said, “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, concocted by certain political elements to damage my character and integrity.”
However, the Jigawa State Government suspended the commissioner on Saturday to facilitate a thorough investigation, ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the state.
In a statement on Saturday, the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Bala Ibrahim, said “The decision comes in light of recent claims that necessitate a thorough examination to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the State Administration.
“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation. We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
(PUNCH)