Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has ordered the immediate suspension of Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties. This decision follows allegations of sexual misconduct linked to the commissioner by the Hisbah in Kano State.
To ensure a thorough investigation, the state government has established a five-member panel, headed by Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim. The panel includes Commissioners for Information and Basic Education, Sagir Musa Ahmed, and Lawan Yunusa Danzomo, the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Usman Muhammad Jahun, along with Muhammad Garun Gabas, the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, serving as Secretary.
In a statement released on Saturday, Bala Ibrahim explained that the suspension aims to facilitate a comprehensive probe into the allegations against Sankara, which have raised concerns about the state government’s integrity. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.
“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” Ibrahim stated. “We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
The Secretary to the State Government also expressed serious concern over reports circulating in various media about the suspended commissioner’s involvement in an incident recently reported to the Kano State Hisbah. He noted that these allegations have caused significant embarrassment and degradation to the reputation of the state government.