Kano Hisbah Confirms Arrest of Jigawa Commissioner With Married Woman

The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, after he was found with a married woman in an uncompleted building in Kano.

Hisbah’s Director General, Abba Sufi, disclosed on Friday that Sankara was apprehended following intelligence gathered after multiple complaints were lodged. The complaints came from the younger brother of the woman’s husband, who reported Sankara’s illicit relationship with her.

“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. He was unaware that we had been tracking him based on the reports we received,” Sufi confirmed.

According to reports, the arrest was triggered by a formal complaint from Nasiru Bulama, the woman’s husband. Bulama accused Sankara of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with his wife, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, who is also the mother of Bulama’s two children.

Bulama had filed his complaint with the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Hisbah Board, alleging Sankara’s involvement in an illicit affair with his wife.

In addition to the current allegations, Sufi revealed that Sankara is also facing charges related to operating illicit drug centers under the guise of hotels. These centers, operating under names such as Picklock and 360, are reportedly known for drug addiction and prostitution activities.

“We’ve had ongoing issues with Sankara because of his involvement in these illegal activities. We are taking him to court on Monday to face charges in a competent court of law,” Sufi added.

The case has sparked widespread attention as Sankara, a serving state commissioner, is set to face multiple charges ranging from immorality to operating illegal drug and prostitution rings.