Auwal Sankara, Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, has denied allegations of having an illicit affair with a married woman, calling the claims “false, malicious, and baseless”.
The controversy began when the Kano state Hisbah board announced Sankara’s arrest on Friday, October 18, for allegedly being found in an uncompleted building with a married woman.
Abba Sufi, Hisbah’s Director General, stated that the arrest was prompted by the woman’s brother-in-law’s complaint, accusing Sankara of improper conduct. Sufi further revealed that prosecution would commence on Monday in a competent court of law.
Sankara swiftly responded, dismissing the allegations as a fabrication by his political opponents aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
“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,” he said.
“I wish to categorically state that these allegations are entirely false, baseless, and malicious, aimed at tarnishing my reputation,” Sankara emphasized.
He urged the public to disregard the “fabricated story” and assured that he would pursue legal action against those responsible for spreading the false information.
As a married man, Sankara affirmed his respect for the institution of marriage and his commitment to upholding values and principles. “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.”
