Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board have swooped on suspected immoral gatherings in Birnin Kebbi, netting a young man and woman at Filin Idi for alleged acts running contrary to Islamic teachings and societal norms.
Sirajo Kamba, Director of Shariah for the board under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, confirmed the operation in a statement on Thursday.
He revealed that seven suspected drug addicts were also rounded up during the raid, though several others gave the operatives the slip by leaping over the fence.
“On May 20, the Kebbi Hisbah Board apprehended a young man and a young woman at Filin Idi Area, Birnin Kebbi, over alleged immoral acts contrary to Islamic teachings and societal moral values,” Kamba said.
He added that the board also raided a house in Gesse Phase 2, Birnin Kebbi, where seven women and two young men were found. “Some other suspects reportedly escaped by jumping over the fence.
“The suspects are alleged to have been involved in drug abuse and other immoral activities,” he said.
In a related sweep, Kamba disclosed that 23 non-Nigerians picked up by the Nigeria Immigration Service during routine patrols were handed over to the Hisbah Board.
“Officers of the Immigration Service, while conducting routine patrols and checks aimed at identifying illegal immigrants and non-citizens, came across a number of young men and women roaming under suspicious and indecent circumstances.
“A total of 23 persons were subsequently handed over to the Hisbah Board for further investigation and necessary action.
“Hisbah board is currently investigating all the cases,” the director said.
