Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board have apprehended 19 youths at a popular event centre for engaging in same-sex marriage.
The youths in their early twenties were said to have gathered to witness the wedding of two suspected homosexuals, Abba and Mujahid.
It was gathered that Hisbah personnel attached to the board’s headquarters in Sharada, Kano, arrived the scene before the commencement of the wedding, hence, 15 females and 4 males were arrested.
Confirming the incident, the Commander-General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Harun Ibn Sina explained that the arrest was made after a report from a good samaritan about same-sex marriage.
He stated that the duo tagged as ‘bride and groom’, Abba and Mujahid escaped immediately after the arrival of Hisbah personnel at the wedding venue.
However, Ibn Sina noted that the organizer of the event, 21-year-old Salma Usman is currently in their custody, adding that the board would intensify efforts to ensure that Abba and Mujahid were apprehended.
The Commander-General maintained that the Kano State Hisbah Board would hand over those in their custody to the police for necessary action, as most of the ladies claimed to have been invited to the wedding from a neighbouring state. He further reiterated the agency’s commitment to eradicating all forms of vices in the state.
Hisbah Arrests 47 Persons For Immorality In Jigawa
The Jigawa State Hisbah personnel says it has taken into custody 47 persons, including 16 females arrested over immorality.
Ibrahim Dahiru, Commandant of the Hisbah in the state, made this known to NAN during an interview on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in Dutse.
The Commander said about 16 suspected commercial sex workers were arrested following a series of raids at beer parlours, brothels, and other black spots across eleven local government areas of the state.
He explained that about 745 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks were confiscated during the raid which was conducted between October 13 and 27.
The suspects, he said, were apprehended either for alleged consumption of beer, patronising commercial sex workers, and other immoral acts.
He said the suspects were handed over to the police for further action.
He said the consumption of alcohol remained prohibited in the state and reiterated the resolve of the board to continue to fight against all forms of immoral acts.
Dahiru enjoined residents of the state particularly the youths to desist from engaging in vices and immoral acts capable of destroying their future and promoting social decadence.
He further commended residents of the state for their support and cooperation to the board to enable it carry out its duties effectively.
Kano Hisbah Arrests Pharmacist For Taking Young Woman To His House
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested one Yahaya Zakari for allegedly taking a young woman to his house at Sabuwar Gandu in Kano metropolis.
Harun Ibn-Sina, the commander general of the board, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Kano on Friday, July 30, 2021.
A copy of the statement, signed by Malam Lawal Ibrahim, the Public Relations Officer of the agency, was available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN.
According to him, the arrest was made following reports from residents of the area.
“The young woman went to buy drugs from Zakari’s chemist when he took her to his house,” he said.
Ibn-Sina expressed displeasure over the alleged action, assuring that the board would conduct thorough investigation into the development.
He, therefore, advised parents to monitor the movement of their children closely, especially female wards, to prevent unwanted incidents.
