The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner of Special Duties from Jigawa State, for allegedly being found in a compromising situation with a married woman in an uncompleted building.
Dr. Abba Sufi, Director General of the Hisbah Board, disclosed that Sankara was apprehended on Friday evening following a series of complaints about his involvement with the woman. The complaints were brought to the board by the woman’s brother-in-law, who expressed concern about the illicit relationship.
According to Dr. Sufi, the commissioner was caught after weeks of tracking his activities. “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 stated.
The Hisbah Board, an Islamic police force responsible for enforcing moral conduct in Kano State, has been vigilant in its role, and this high-profile arrest signals its commitment to maintaining order and addressing moral violations, regardless of an individual’s position.
Sankara’s arrest has raised eyebrows, not only because of his status as a government official but also due to the moral and religious significance of the accusations. Hisbah’s intervention followed reports of repeated indiscretions between him and the married woman, which led to the sting operation.
While details of the investigation are still unfolding, this arrest underscores the Hisbah Board’s active efforts to tackle moral misconduct in Kano, a predominantly Muslim state where ethical and religious norms are strictly enforced.
Public reactions to the incident have been mixed, with some praising Hisbah for holding high-ranking officials accountable, while others await further clarification on the case. The legal and social ramifications of this case will likely unfold as the Hisbah Board proceeds with its investigation.
As of now, Sankara’s office has not made an official statement regarding the arrest, and it remains to be seen how this scandal will impact his political career.
