Jigawa Gov. dismisses commissioner for having ‘illicit’ affairs with married woman in uncompleted building
The Jigawa State Government has announced the immediate suspension of Auwalu Sankara, the State Commissioner For Special Duties in response to an alleged ‘illicit affair’ with a married woman in an uncompleted building.
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the immediate suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah,” the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Bala Ibrahim, said in a statement on Saturday.
The decision, according to the SSG, became necessary to carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation, to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the state administration.
The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation.
“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government,” the statement added.
