Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, for allegedly engaging in an extramarital affair with a married woman named Tasleem Baba Nabegu. The incident took place in an uncompleted building owned by the commissioner, where he was reportedly caught in the act.
Abba Sufi, the Director General of the Hisbah Board, announced the arrest, stating that it followed multiple complaints from the husband’s younger brother. Sufi said, “Yes, it is true we have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner, with a married woman in an uncompleted building that belongs to him. Unknown to him, we were tracking him based on reports we received against him.”
The allegations against Sankara first surfaced when Nasiru Bulama, Nabegu’s husband, filed a formal complaint. Bulama accused the commissioner of having an illicit relationship with his wife, who is also the mother of his two children. He reported the matter to the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Hisbah Board. “Nasiru Bulama filed the complaint with the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Hisbah Board, alleging Sankara’s involvement in illicit sexual activities with his wife,” Sufi explained.
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The incident has sparked significant public interest, given the commissioner’s position and the nature of the allegations. The Hisbah Board, which enforces Islamic laws in Kano State, acted on the complaints and surveillance reports before making the arrest. The arrest has brought attention to the Hisbah’s role in addressing moral issues and enforcing public order according to Islamic principles.
In addition to the accusations of adultery, Sankara faces multiple charges that extend beyond the affair. According to the Hisbah authorities, he is accused of operating illegal drug centers under the guise of hotels, using names like Picklock and 360, among three other locations. These centers were reportedly involved in activities promoting drug addiction and prostitution. Sufi emphasized that Sankara’s actions went against both the law and societal norms, stating that they are committed to ensuring accountability.
Sankara is scheduled to appear in court on Monday to face charges of adultery, operating illicit establishments, and promoting illegal activities. The outcome of the legal proceedings is eagerly awaited as the case has generated widespread concern among residents and officials in Jigawa and Kano states.