Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, in an uncompleted building with a married woman.
Dr. Abba Sufi, Director General of the board, confirmed the arrest, stating that Sankara was caught off guard as the Hisbah Board had been tracking him following reports of misconduct.
The Kano State Hisbah Corps is a religious police force responsible for enforcing Sharia law in Kano state, particularly among Muslims. The board’s mission is to promote Islamic values and principles while fostering social harmony and moral integrity within the Muslim community.
He said, “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.
“Unknown to him that we were tracking him based on reports against him that we received.
This incident raises questions about the role of the Hisbah Board in enforcing moral standards and its authority to arrest individuals, including high-ranking officials. The Kano State Hisbah Corps has been known to take a strong stance on issues related to morality and Islamic values, with previous controversies surrounding its enforcement methods.