Gov. Namadi suspends commissioner over adultery allegation among other offences.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin kudu On Oct 19, 2024.
Jigawa, Umar Namadi, Suspension, Adultery, Auwal Danladi Sankara, Kano Hisbah,
Jigawa Gov. Umar Namadi
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the immediate suspension of Auwalu Danladi Sankara as Commissioner Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah Board.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim
Democracy Newsline had reported that Kano State Hisba Board, on Friday confirmed the arrest of Auwalu Danladi Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties who was allegedly found in an uncompleted building with a married woman.
The board’s Director General, Dr. Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest to newsmen.
He said the arrest was made possible through intelligent tracking after receiving a series of complaints of his nefarious acts with the married woman by her husband’s younger brother.
“Yes, it is true, we have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner, with a married woman in an uncompleted building that belongs to him.
“Unknown to him that we were tracking him based on reports against him that we received,” Dr. Sufi said.
According to him, the arrest followed a complaint by Nasiru Bulama, the woman’s husband, who accused the commissioner of engaging in an illicit affair with his wife, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, the mother of his two children.
“Nasiru Bulama filed the complaint with the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services and the Hisbah Board, alleging Sankara’s involvement in illicit sexual activities with his wife,” the official added.
The DG explained that they are taking Sankara to Court on a number of cases against him including operating illicit drug centres with the names Picklock, 360 and others.
However, the statement issued by Ismail Ibrahim Dutse, Public Relations Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, on Saturday, 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 SSG emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi.
“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.
“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
