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The Kano State Hisbah Office has successfully stopped an attempted same-sex marriage ceremony in the city and arrested 25 persons linked to the illicit affair. However, the Deputy Commander General (Special Operations) of the Board, Sheikh Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, while confirming the arrest, said the suspects were apprehended following an intelligence tip-off from a concerned resident. The board noted that the 25 young men and women were arrested for allegedly organising an event for an attempted same-sex marriage at an event centre in Hotoro Bypass, Tarauni Local Government Area of the state on Saturday night. According to him, “The intelligence indicated that one Abubakar Idris was allegedly planning to tie the knot with another young man.” Mujahid then disclosed that the Hisbah operatives stormed the venue and discovered a party in progress under dim lighting conditions. He further disclosed that on arrival, Hisbah personnel found a gathering of young men and women engaging in what appeared to be a marriage. Dr Mujahid added 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 stated that all the suspects are currently in Hisbah custody and will be charged to court after investigations are completed. The Deputy Commander urged parents and guardians to instil sound moral values in their children and called on the public to report suspicious activities to Hisbah or other relevant authorities. He therefore 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. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
