Kehinde Fajobi
Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, has categorically denied claims that he was arrested by the Kano Hisbah Command for allegedly having an affair with a married woman.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Sankara described the allegations as “entirely false, baseless, and malicious,” asserting that they were part of a smear campaign to tarnish his reputation.
“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, which has been concocted by certain political elements to damage my character and integrity,” Sankara said.
As a married man, he emphasised his respect for the institution of marriage and insisted that he would never engage in actions that would undermine its sanctity.
“I have the utmost respect for the institution of marriage and would never engage in actions that violate its sanctity,” he added.
Sankara revealed that he plans to take legal action against those behind the false claims, saying, “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.”
The allegations have sparked reactions on social media, with mixed responses from the public. While some voiced support for the commissioner, others have called for a thorough investigation.
The Kano Hisbah Command has not yet issued an official statement regarding the alleged incident.
Sankara, a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA), reaffirmed his dedication to serving the people of Jigawa State with integrity, urging the public to ignore the politically motivated smear campaign.