Earlier
on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed Sankara’s arrest and detention
in an uncompleted building, alongside a married woman.
The
board’s Director General, Dr Abba Sufi, stated that Sankara was arrested following a complaint from the
woman’s brother-in-law, accusing him of improper conduct.
Sufi
also noted that Sankara would face charges on multiple counts, including
operating illicit drug centres under the names Picklock and 360.
However,
in a statement issued on Friday night, Sankara denied the allegations,
describing them as false, baseless, and malicious. He claimed the accusations
were a deliberate attempt to tarnish his image.
“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. I urge the general public to
disregard this fabricated story, 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,” the statement reads.
Sankara
also vowed to take legal action against those responsible for spreading the
false claims.
“I am
taking this matter seriously and will pursue legal action against those
responsible for disseminating this false information and attempting to harm my
person ‘’he added
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