Writing by Khadijah Aliyu;Editing by Abubakar Hamza.
Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of 25 young men and women for allegedly organizing an event linked to an attempted same sex marriage at an event center in Hotoro Bypass, Tarauni Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the development in Kano, the Deputy Commander General (Special Operations) of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, said the suspects were apprehended following a tip-off from a concerned resident.
According to him, the report indicated that one Abubakar Idris was allegedly planning to tie the knot with another young man.
Dr. Mujahid explained that Hisbah operatives stormed the venue and discovered a party in progress under dim lighting conditions.
He noted that, on arrival, hisbah personnel found a gathering of young men and women engaging in what appeared to be a marriage celebration.
Dr Mujahid explained that, 25 individuals were arrested 18 men, referred to as ’yan daudu, and seven women from various areas, including Sheka, Yar Gaya, and Kofar Nasarawa.
He maintained that all suspects are currently in Hisbah custody and will be charged to court after investigations are completed.
The deputy commander appealed to parents and guardians to instill sound moral values in their children and urged the public to report suspicious activities to Hisbah or other relevant authorities.
Dr. Mujahid reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring a morally upright society and maintaining Kano State’s reputation as a community guided by discipline and Islamic principles.
Khadijah Aliyu.
