Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara.
The government has also raised a five-member investigative panel to probe the veracity of Hisbah Kano’s allegations against the embattled commissioner, linking the State government with the conduct.
The probe panel be headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, has the Commissioners for Information and Basic Education, Sagir Musa Ahmed, and Lawan Yunusa Danzomo, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Usman Muhammad Jahun with the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, (PPS), Muhammad Garun Gabas, as the Secretary.
The suspension, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Bala Ibrahim on Saturday, said the action is to ensure a thorough probe into the allegation of sexual misconduct raised by the Kano State Hisbah.
Ibrahim said the decision comes in light of recent claims that necessitates a thorough examination, to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the state government.
The SSG emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Namadi.
“The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.
“We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”
Furthermore, the SSG said the state government views with serious concern the reports circulating in various sections of the media alleging the suspended Commissioner’s involvement in an incident reported before Kano State Hisbah recently.
The statement said: “The reports has caused significant embarrassment and degradation to the reputation of the State Government.