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  • Hisbah destroys N5.8m worth of alcohol in Jigawa

    Hisbah destroys N5.8m worth of alcohol in Jigawa

    The Jigawa Hisbah Board says it seized and burnt alcohol worth N5.8 million in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.

    The Hisbah Commander in the state, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, made this known in an interview with NAN in Dutse on Monday.

    He said that the operation was led by the Chairman of Kazaure, Alhaji Mansur Dabuwa, which saw the destruction of 400 cartons of alcohol valued at N5.8 million.

    He explained that the destroyed alcoholic drinks were seized during different raids of bars in the area.

    The commander, who emphasised that the consumption of beer was prohibited in all parts of the state, added that the board would continue to fight immoral acts, including the consumption of alcohol.

    Dahiru, therefore, urged residents to continue to support the board with vital information to enable it to carry out its duties effectively.

    He also advised residents to desist from engaging in vices and immoral acts capable of destroying the society.

  • Hisbah denies assaulting Katsina lady

    Hisbah denies assaulting Katsina lady

    The Katsina State Hisbah Board has dismissed a report of alleged assault on a lady, Hauwa’u Lawal, by its personnel.

    Malam Mohammad Shu’aibu, the Deputy Commander General Operations of the board, gave the clarifications at a news conference on Sunday in Katsina.

    Lawal, in a viral video clip, accused the operatives of the board of beating her that caused a fracture on her leg and injuries impairing her hearing ability.

    The lady said that the incident occurred when she visited her brother, who was in the custody of the board.

    In a swift reaction, Shu’aibu confirmed the arrest of one suspect, who is a brother to the lady,

    He said the suspect was arrested for interfering with the operation of the operatives while on duty, and parading himself as a soldier.

    “She was stopped from going in because of the nature of her immoral dressing, but she insisted and attempted to slap one of the personnel.

    “The suspect also presented an identity card which expired in 2023, carrying Ex-boy.

    “During an operation at one of the event centres in Katsina city, some youths hurled stones at the personnel, where the suspect described them as unprofessional,

    “The personnel while trying to calm the situation, asked the suspect to identify himself, and he claimed to be a soldier, which at the end we realised he was not.

    “Also, an x-ray of the fractured leg has been requested from the suspect’s family to prove their claims, but none is yet to be presented to the board,” he said.

    Shu’aibu said the board was mandated to fight immortality in the society, adding that it also trained its personnel to be civil, disciplined and professionals in discharging their duties.

    Also commenting, Hadiza Yar’Adua, Commissioner for Women Affairs, said the ministry was investigating the matter.

    “Once the investigation is complete, we will forward our findings to the relevant authorities for appropriate action,” she said.

  • Hisbah bans nightclubs in Katsina

    Hisbah bans nightclubs in Katsina

    The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities across the state, citing Islamic principles and the need to uphold moral values.

    The Hisbah Commander-General, Dr Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday.

    He stated that nightclub owners must shut down their establishments to curb immoral practices, protect societal values, and address security concerns in the state.

    “The board warned that violators would face strict penalties. Security agencies have been instructed to ensure full compliance with the order.

    “We are committed to building a morally upright society and ensuring peace and security in Katsina State,” Usman said.

    He confirmed that the board has informed relevant security agencies, including the state Commissioner for Internal Security, to enforce the directive effectively.

    “This move aligns with Hisbah’s broader efforts to ensure residents continue their lives in line with religious and moral standards,” he stated.

  • Over 230 children raided in Kano streets rejected by parents— Hisbah cries out

    Over 230 children raided in Kano streets rejected by parents— Hisbah cries out

    The Commander-General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Daurawa, has lamented that no parent has approached the board or any state institution to claim the paternity of 250 children rescued from the streets.

    In his recent video, the prominent Islamic Scholar narrated how Hisbah officers picked up no fewer than 230 children walking aimlessly in major streets of Kano metropolis.

    He said majority of the picked children are not up to 15 years of age.

    He noted that the children were born and brought up in public places like railway station, under flyover, markets and motor parks.

    The Hisbah boss said: “Whoever saw what happened some weeks ago of the 230 children picked up all which are not up to 15 years.

    “This is just the first instance. We have traced and understand that there are about 5000 of such children. We only catch the 230 children because that is the number the place we have to house them can only contain.

    “The governor has made the necessary preparations before agreeing to pick up the children. We pick the children in different places such as railway lines, under bridges, markets and motor parks.

    “Four of the children were confirmed dead due to heat, cold weather, sickness and other related illnesses. When we got to the location of where to pick the children around 1am- 3am which by that time every child was supposed to be at home with their parents.

    “Before the operation we meet with the leadership of the places the children use to inform them of our intentions.

    We also pick some in a football show house where they pay to watch football and who paid automatically has paid to have a place to sleep. Some are born and brought up in railway stations.”

    In his response, a former presidential aide and chieftain of ruling All Provressive Congress(APC) Bashir Ahmad described the developments as heart breaking.

    He said: “So I watched that deeply moving video of Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, where he narrated a heartbreaking story about the recent Hisbah operation in Kano, which rescued over 250 children from the streets who were abandoned by their parents.

    “As Sheikh Daurawa mentioned, even though the children gathered in one place for some days, receiving medical treatment, but none of the parents have come forward to reclaim their children.

    “We have to commend the Kano State Government for initiating such a commendable effort, and it is a hope that the initiative will serves as an eye-opener and create an avenue for such critical discussions on this menace.

    “While it is true that the government alone cannot address all issues, but it has the power to rally the support of capable individuals and organisations to tackle this challenge collectively and put an end to it once and for all.”

  • Jigawa government suspends commissioner nabbed with married woman

    Jigawa State government has approved the suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.

    This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim

    He said the decision was in light of recent claims that necessitate a thorough examination to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the State Administration.

    The SSG emphasized the commitment to accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance by Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi.

    “The suspension is a precautionary measure intended to facilitate a fair investigation,” said the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.

    “We take all allegations seriously and are dedicated to upholding the trust of Jigawa citizens in the government.”

    On Friday, the Kano Hisbah Board confirmed the arrest and detention of Sankaraa, saying he would be charged to court, on Monday.

    According to Hisbah Director General, Abba Sufi, the commissioner was found with Tasleem Baba Nabegu, who is married with two kids.

    “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, we were tracking him based on reports we received against him,” the Hisbah Director General said.

    The arrest followed a complaint by Nasiru Bulama, the woman’s husband, who accused the commissioner of engaging in an affair with his wife.

    “Nasiru Bulama filed the complaint with the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Hisbah Board, alleging Sankara’s involvement in illicit sexual activities with his wife,” the official added.

    He said: “We have been having problems with Sankara because he is operating illicit drugs Centers in the names of hotels with prostitution and drug addiction activities”.

     

  • Mass Wedding: Hisbah to marry off 50 Kano Journalists

    Mass Wedding: Hisbah to marry off 50 Kano Journalists

    Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the the allocation of 50 slots to journalists and media workers in the next batch of the state’s mass wedding programme.

    Daurawa, who disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, said the initiative aims to extend the programme’s benefit to professional groups, including members of the media.

    The Hisbah chief said the board decided to expand the programme to include interested members of various professional fields such as journalism, law, and healthcare.

    Sheikh Daurawa explained that the state’s mass wedding initiative was conceived to promote moral values in society and reduce immorality among young men and women.
     

  • Ramadan: Hisbah operatives arrest 12 adults for eating during fasting hours

    Ramadan: Hisbah operatives arrest 12 adults for eating during fasting hours

     

    The Operatives of Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday arrested 12 adults caught eating in broad daylight while fasting is ongoing.

    The arrest was effected following a raid carried out by the board at several places including areas around Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kofar Wambai, France road, Igbo road, Bata, Yankaba and Mallam Kato market.

     

    The arrested persons are accused of shunning fasting despite announcement across radio stations and other media platforms about the sighting of the moon.

    However, the accused persons said they are among those who won’t fast until they see the moon with their two eyes and were not aware of the announcement because they neither have radio nor mobile phones.

    While the other confessed to eating cassava inside the market, another said he had an ulcer attack, hence the reason for eating.

    The Deputy Commandant General of the board, Dr. Mujahidin Aminuddin Abubakar, said the raid would continue across all nooks and crannies of the state until everyone join the fasting in accordance with Islamic dictates

  • 11 arrested for eating while observing Ramadan fast

    11 arrested for eating while observing Ramadan fast

    The religious police force in Kano State known as the Hisbah Corps has arrested and detained 11 individuals in the State for eating food while observing fast during Ramadan.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Lawal Fagge, Hisbah Spokesperson made this known while noting those who were arrested included ten men and one woman.

    Hisbah Corps is responsible for the enforcement of Sharia to Muslims in Kano State and other parts of northern Nigeria.

    During its yearly Ramadan enforcement activities, Hisbah conducted arrests as part of searches at restaurants and markets.

    Fagge disclosed that the woman arrested was caught eating food from her groundnut-selling stall.

    He mentioned that the arrests happened all over the city, especially close to the markets.

    Fagge also explained that non-Muslims don’t have to follow these rules, but if they sell food to Muslims during fasting hours, it might be considered a violation.

    “We got 11 persons on Tuesday, including a lady selling groundnuts who was seen eating from her wares, and some persons alerted us.

    “The other 10 were men and were arrested across the city especially close to markets where a lot of activities happen.

    “We don’t arrest non-Muslims because this doesn’t concern them, and the only time they could be guilty of a crime is when we find out they cook food to sell to Muslims that are supposed to be fasting,” Fagge said.

  • Hisbah arrests truck load of alcoholic drinks in Kano

    Hisbah arrests truck load of alcoholic drinks in Kano

    The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a truck loaded with more than 24,000 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks.

    The board, which made the seizure on Zaria Road in Kano, also arrested the truck driver and two other persons.

    The Director-General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Alhaji Abba Sufi, made the disclosure in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Mr Lawan Ibrahim-Fagge, on Wednesday in Kano.

    “The truck containing over 24,000 bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages was confiscated from smugglers along Zaria Road at midnight.

    “Hisbah personnel in the state have been proactive in enforcing zero-tolerance policy against smuggling of beer and other intoxicating substances into the state,” he said.

  • Kano Hisbah set to marry off Murja Kunya, other TikTokers

    Kano Hisbah set to marry off Murja Kunya, other TikTokers

    Kano Hisbah, under the leadership of Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, has announced plans to facilitate marriages for TikTokers in Kano, along with providing support for their business endeavors.

    This initiative was unveiled during a meeting convened by the Hisbah to offer guidance to TikTokers on improving their moral values.

    At the onset, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, a TikToker known for her controversial content that frequently stirs debate in Kano state, and other popular tiktokers, were invited to the Kano State Hisbah

     The invitation issued by the Deputy Commander-General of Hisbah, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen encouraged the attendees to bring their educational and business certificates, ensuring their identities remain protected by covering their faces.

    The primary purpose of this gathering is to offer support to those interested in receiving assistance from the state’s governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

    The Tiktokers in overwhelming numbers attended the meeting dressed in full traditional regalia and covering their faces with Niqabs.

    Speaking while unveiling the scheme the Commander-General of Hisbah board Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, said “We are willing to give you all the necessary support to live a sustainable life, those of you that have fiancees or are interested in marriage we promise to organize a grand wedding and take responsibility for all the expenses.”

    He also advised the popular TikTokers Murja Kunya and others in attendance on how to improve their morals.

    Sheikh Daurawa said that all TikTok users who need capital support, should write a business plan and submit it to the Hisbah board, if they are satisfied with the information they have provided, the Kano government will support them with capital.

    This initiative, which has gained approval from Kano Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, is designed to assist youth in the region and promote moral growth.

    The TikTokers responded positively to the offer and engaged in discussions with senior Hisbah officials.

    To demonstrate their commitment to this endeavor, the Hisbah provided N2,000 transport fare to TikTok participants in these discussions.