Hisbah raids Jigawa hotel, confiscates bottles of beer
The Jigawa State Hisbah Command said it had confiscated 308 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks in Gumel Local Government Area of the state.
Ibrahim Dahiru, the Hisbah Commander, made this known in Dutse on Saturday.
Mr Dahiru said that the items were confiscated during an enforcement tour carried out by its operatives at one of the hotels in the area at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
“Our operatives have raided a hotel in Gumel town on Gujungu road where we succeeded in confiscating 308 bottles of assorted beer.
“But we were not able to catch anyone as those present took to their heels after they sighted our men.
“I’m using this medium to remind people that consumption of beer remains prohibited in all parts of Jigawa and Hisbah will continue to enforce that,’’ Mr Dahiru said.
He, however, explained that no arrest was made during the operation as the suspected owners and users ran away on sighting the operatives.
The commander added that the confiscated drinks were handed over to the police in the area for further action.
The state’s religious police reiterated that the consumption of beer still remains prohibited in all parts of the state.
Mr Dahiru added that the command would continue to ensure that people stopped engaging in immoral acts and other vices that were capable of destroying the society.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Naira loses 5.3% against dollar at official market
At the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the naira traded between N1,317.00 and N1,000.00 against the dollar.
World
Germany has world’s highest leadership approval rating; Russia lowest: Report
Germany boasts of a 60 per cent leadership approval rating, a significant increase from 2023 approval ratings, which stood at 46 per cent.
Showbiz
Sexual Assault: Appeal Court reserves judgment as Baba Ijesha challenges conviction
Baba Ijesha, in his notice of appeal marked CA/LAG/CR/544/23, asked the appellate court to set aside the lower court’s judgment.
Sport
Goals rain as Arsenal demolish miserable Chelsea to keep title hope alive
The Gunners easily tore through Chelsea’s defence line, scoring 5 to set a new record against London rival.
Politics
Ganduje lauds Ododo for ‘good job’ in Ondo APC governorship primary
Mr Ganduje gave the commendation when he received the state governorship primary election committee report from Mr Ododo in Abuja on Tuesday.
States
Fire guts office of Governor Soludo’s aide
A part of the office of the special adviser to Anambra governor on political matters, Alex Obiogbolu, was gutted by fire on Tuesday.
