From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kano State Government has officially disowned a viral circular claiming that the state has directed the suspension of salary payments to workers allegedly enrolled irregularly into the government’s payroll.
In a statement issued by Rukayya Sulaiman, the Director of Public Enlightenment, for the Office of the Head of Civil Service, the government declared the document completely fraudulent and urged civil servants and the general public to disregard it entirely.
According to the statement, the fake circular—titled “Suspension of Salary Payment to Persons Irregularly Enrolled into the State Payroll” (Reference No: HCS/LEV/2/1, dated June 19, 2026)—had been widely shared across various social media platforms.
Mrs. Sulaiman clarified that the document did not originate from the Head of Civil Service, nor was it authorized by the leadership.
“The management clarifies that the said document was not signed or issued by the Director, Administration and General Services (DAGS) or any authorized officer of the Office of the Head of Civil Service.
“The use of the Director’s name and designation in the fake document is fraudulent and intended to mislead members of the public,” the statement read.
The state government emphasized that all authentic official communications are disseminated exclusively through recognized, verified government channels.
In response to the forgery, the Office of the Head of Civil Service formally called upon law enforcement and security agencies to track down the source of the counterfeit document and bring the perpetrators to justice.
According to the statement: “The Office of the Head of Civil Service remains committed to transparency, due process, and the dissemination of accurate information regarding matters affecting the Kano State Civil Service.
“For authentic information, the public is encouraged to rely only on official communications.”
