A Kano State Upper Shari’a Court has ordered an investigation into Danladi Sankara, the suspended Jigawa State commissioner, following allegations of an affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. The court’s directive to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone One, came after a complaint was lodged by Tasleem’s husband, who expressed concerns over the alleged relationship.
The controversy escalated last Thursday when the Kano State Hisbah Board apprehended Sankara at an uncompleted building he owns in Nassarawa GRA, Kano. Although he was granted bail with conditions to attend reconciliatory meetings, Sankara’s failure to appear on Monday led to further legal repercussions.
Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, Commander General of the Hisbah Board, voiced disappointment over Sankara’s absence, suggesting it hindered potential reconciliation based on Islamic principles. He emphasized, “Islam encourages reconciliation; however, it seems he is not interested, prompting us to take legal action.”
During court proceedings, the complainant’s lawyer, Haruna Magashi, presented what he described as substantial evidence, including videos, pictures, and financial transactions, supporting the allegations against Sankara and Tasleem. In contrast, Tasleem’s attorney, Rabi’u Shuaibu Abdullahi, argued that the allegations were fabricated to harm her reputation amidst an ongoing troubled separation from her husband.
Sankara’s lawyer, Aliyu Usman Hajji, dismissed the claims as politically motivated, asserting that social media had negatively affected Sankara’s public image and career. Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola instructed the AIG to conduct a thorough investigation while ensuring no harassment or arrests occur during the process.
