Kano Hisba arrests 26 persons for alleged immoral activities 

The Kano State Hisba Board has arrested 26 persons at Grace Palace Hotel near Bukabu Barrack in Kano metropolis for allegedly engaging in immoral activities.

The Board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen said the suspects who comprised 14 females and 12 males, were apprehended on Saturday following a series of complaints from members of the public about their illegal activities in the hotel.

He said, “The 26 persons were arrested during an operation in Grace Palace Hotel near Bukabu Barrack in Kano metropolis.

“We want to seize this opportunity to appreciate the military authorities and their commander for the cooperation they gave us to conduct the operation successfully,” he said.

Aminuddeen explained that during the operation, most suspects were found drunk as several cartons of wine were confiscated from them.

“We appeal to members of the public to continue to report to our office such immoral activities being carried out be it in hotels or residential houses for prompt action.

He added that such operation would be a continuous exercise with a view to sanitizing the state.