Enforcers of Islamic law in Kano State otherwise known as Hisbah launch a crackdown on beer sellers to cleanse the State of immoral acts that were against islamic injunction.
Kano citizens is predominantly Muslim and are against all forms of immorality and indecent dressing and prostitution, as well as young men who sport hair cuts in imitation of international footballers and those who wear trousers well below the waist.
During the crackdown in the last few months, assorted bottles of beer worth millions of naira were confiscated and destroyed.
Hisbah Commander, Sheikh Harun Muhammad Sani Ibn Sina announced the destruction of the confiscated drinks.
He said that the Hisbah board is winning the war against drug abuse, intoxicants and all other societal vices.
He said, the state government had approved the destruction of the intoxicants, which paved way for the agency to secure a court order from chief magistrate court No 8 Gyadi Gyadi Kano, to destroy beer in their possession.
“The sale, consumption and possession of alcoholic substances are prohibited in the State”
He commended the state government for its dedication towards mitigating societal problems and ensuring that Kano competes with others globally.
In his remarks, the state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje reiterated the State government’s commitment to the welfare of Hisbah personnel.
The governor, who was represented by member representing Albasu local government area, and chairman House standing committee on religious affairs, Alhaji Sunusi Usman Batayya, described Kano as one of the most peaceful states due to the tireless efforts of government and relevant stakeholders.
He charged the general public to compliment government’s efforts by inculcating good moral values on their children to maintain a crime free society.
“Kano is the first state to establish ministry for religious affairs in the country which ga s gone a long way in promoting peaceful co-existance”
The governor charged Hisbah personnel to maintain the tempo as miscreants had devised new tactics of smuggling beer and hard drugs into the state.
The event witnessed a large turn off security and paramilitary personnel, government officials, religious leaders, journalists and the general public.
