In a significant turn of events, Malam Aliyu Dakata, an official from the Kano State Hisbah Board, has retracted earlier claims that led to widespread accusations against Jigawa State’s Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Sankara.
The viral allegations, which had painted Sankara in a negative light, accusing him of inappropriate behavior with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, have now been debunked, clearing his name of any misconduct.
Dakata clarified the situation during a recent interview, stating, “When we arrived at the scene, we found Tasleem in her car making a phone call, while Sankara was standing in the compound of a building under construction that belongs to him. There was no evidence of any illicit relationship.” This contradicted the earlier rumors that had spread across social media.
The accusations had caused a media frenzy, leading to Sankara’s suspension by the Jigawa State governor. However, the legal counsel for Tasleem, Barrister Rabiu Shuaibu, further backed Sankara’s innocence, revealing that Tasleem had been estranged from her husband for months due to domestic violence.
“Tasleem has been separated from her husband for over 10 months and is running a business to support her children. On the day in question, she was delivering food to Sankara, who had placed an order, unaware that her husband was tracking her movements,” Shuaibu explained.
Sankara, in response to the earlier allegations, condemned them as baseless and politically motivated. “These allegations are entirely false and malicious. I have the utmost respect for the institution of marriage and would never engage in such behaviour. This is a deliberate attempt to tarnish my reputation,” he said, urging the public to dismiss the fabricated claims.
