In Jigawa, Hisbah burns 5,550 bottles of alcohol worth N3.2 million.
Over 5,550 bottles of alcohol worth N3.2 million were burned by the Jigawa State Hisbah Command.
Speaking after the exercise in the state’s Kazaure Local Government Area, Ibrahim Dahiru, the head of the Hisbah command in Jigawa, said the alcoholic beverages were intercepted during the command’s ongoing operations.
“Within weeks, we seized alcoholic beverages totaling 5,550 bottles and cans valued at N3.2 million,” he said.
Dahiru stated that the exercise was carried out in response to a court decision authorizing the destruction of the alcohol.
“”Because Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicants that can distort human mental capability, the Hisbah is committed to ensuring the good mental health of the state’s residents,” Mr Dahiru said.
“Alcohol is strictly forbidden in Islam. Jigawa State law prohibits the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages,” he explained.
Mr Dahiru stated that the command will continue to fight the immoral act statewide to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
The Local Government Chairman, Muhammad Muktar, who was also present at the burning exercise, praised Hisbah for the successful operation that resulted in the seizure of the alcoholic beverages.
He stated that the council area had previously acted on the governor’s directive, Muhammad Baduru, to crack down on the activities of commercial sex workers and raid black spots where alcohol is traded.
“We are committed to the teachings of Islam, which state that whoever sees wrong being done should change it with his hand. If he is unable to do so, he must do so with his tongue, and if that is not possible, he must do so with his heart “The chairman of the council stated.
Mr Muktar also promised to provide the Hisbah with additional operation vehicles to increase their effectiveness.
The Emir of Kazaure, Najib Husseini-Adamu, also stated at the event that the emirate council will always support the Hisbah in dealing with immoral activities in the Emirates.
The Emir was represented by Umar Tafida, who holds the traditional title of ‘Iyan Kazaure’.
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