The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, has denied accusations of being involved in an affair with a married woman.
Earlier on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed that Sankara had been arrested and detained in an unfinished building alongside the woman. Dr. Abba Sufi, the board’s Director General, said the arrest followed a complaint from the woman’s brother-in-law, who accused Sankara of inappropriate conduct. Sufi added that Sankara would face multiple charges, including running illegal drug centers under the names Picklock and 360.
However, Sankara issued a statement on Friday night refuting the allegations. He described them as “false, baseless, and malicious” and claimed they were an attempt to damage 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.
“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.
“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,” the statement reads.
Sankara further announced his intention to take legal action against those spreading the allegations.
“I am taking this matter seriously and will pursue legal action against those responsible for disseminating this false information and attempting to harm my person,” he added.