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Kano Hisbah Intercepts Over 18,000 Bottles Of Intoxicants

Written by Godwin Duru

Kano state hisbah board says, it has apprehended a vehicle loaded with over eighteen thousand bottles of assorted beer, at Gwarzo local government area of Kano.

The Commander General of the Kano state Hisbah Board, Sheikh Dr Harun Muhammad Sani Ibn Sina, made the disclosure to newsmen in Kano.

According to him, the truck containing the beer was intercepted at Gwarzo road on its way to Kano.

The commander general noted that,the law establishing Kano state hisbah board, prohibits the sale and consumption of beer and other intoxicants.

He said, the agency had also intensified campaigns and advocacy visits to enlighten the public about the dangers of engaging in immoral activities.

Sheikh Ibn Sina, commended the head of anti intoxicants unit and his team, for their tireless efforts in mitigating the spread of beer and other harmful drugs in the state.

He said Kano state hisbah board, has over 10 trucks loaded with beer in its custody, and would follow due process to secure a court order for the destruction of the intoxicants.

Speaking earlier, the head of anti intoxicants unit, Malam Jamilu Muhammad Yakasai said, the vehicle was apprehended after tip off by a good samaritan ,on its way to Kano through Gwarzo local government area, with thousands of bottles of assorted beer.

He added that, the unit would not relent in its efforts of ensuring that beer consumption becomes history.

Radio Nigeria reports that ,in February 2022 kano state hisbah board destroyed over three million bottles of assorted beer, worth millions of naira, after securing a court order.

KHADIJAH ALIYU