Jigawa Commissioner suspended after being arrested by Hisbah

Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has ordered the immediate suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara, the state Commissioner for the Ministry of Special Duties, from his position in the State Executive Council.

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However,the suspension follows allegations raised by the Kano State Hisbah that the command arrested him with a married woman inside uncompleted building

It was also reported that he will remain in effect pending the outcome of an investigation.

This development was confirmed in a statement by Malam Bala Ibrahim, Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, who noted that the decision is aimed at ensuring transparency and maintaining the integrity of the state administration.

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The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said Malam Bala Ibrahim.

The SSG reiterated the government’s commitment to accountability and ethical governance under the leadership of Governor Namadi.

“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”

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It will be recalled that operatives of Hisbah in Kano arrested the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, over alleged adultery with a married woman.

However,the suspect was caught after the woman’s husband reported to Hisbah, suspecting that the commissioner was having an affair with his wife.