The Jigawa State Government has suspended the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, for allegedly sleeping with a married woman in an uncompleted building.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government , Bala Ibarahim on Saturday stated that the Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, approved the immediate suspension of the commissioner pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.
The Kano State Hisbah Board had earlier detained the commissioner. He was reportedly arrested in an uncompleted building with a married woman.
The board’s Director General, Dr. Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest of Sankara with the married woman on Friday evening.
The SSG said the decision to suspend the commissioner was informed by a need for thorough investigation into the allegation, to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the state administration.
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He emphasised the Governor Namadi’s commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance.
“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,” the statement stressed.
