The suspended Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, has said thee was no time he had any illicit affair with a married woman as he was being accused by the Kano State Hisbah Board,.
He has therefore decided to seek redress in s court against his accusers whom he said had damaged his reputation.
Officials of the Kano State Hisbah command said they nabbed Sankara
allegedly committing adultery with a married woman.
The Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, said Sankara was arrested sequel to a complaint lodged with it by the woman’s husband, Nasiru Bulama, who accused Sankara of having an affair with his wife.
Sankara has since denied having any affair with the married woman in question.
Sankara said, “My attention has been drawn to a recent media report alleging that I, Auwal D. Sankara, Commissioner for Special Duties in the Jigawa State Government, have been arrested by the Kano Hisbah Command on charges of having an affair with a married woman.
“I wish to categorically state that these allegations are entirely false, baseless, and malicious, aimed at tarnishing my reputation.”
He said the story was concocted by some political elements to damage his integrity, stating that he would take legal action against those responsible.
“I urge the general public to disregard this fabricated story, which has been concocted by certain political elements to damage my character and integrity.
“As a married man, I have the utmost respect for the institution of marriage and would never engage in actions that violate its sanctity.
“I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that I stand for.
“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.”