By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Jigawa State Shariah Police, the Hisbah Board, on Monday, July 21, 2025, announced the confiscation and destruction of Millions of Naira worth of alcoholic drinks in the Kazaure Emirate of the State.
The Source reports that most predominantly Islamic States in the Northern region, frown at the public sale and consumption of alcoholic products within their territories.
The State Commander of the Hisbah Board, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, who disclosed this in Dutse, the State capital, informed that the operation which was supervised by the Chairman of the Shariah security outfit in Kazaure Local Council, Mansir Dabuwa, involved the destruction and burning of alcoholic drinks valued at over N 5.8 million.
According to him, the destroyed alcoholic products were mostly those seized from retail business outlets and joints in the affected Local Government Area.
He emphasized that the sales and consumption of alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited across the State.
This is as he reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment towards enforcing all the extant laws against public sales and consumption of alcoholic drinks.
The Hisbah Commander also expressed the determination of the Shariah security outfit in fighting and rooting out all immoral acts , including the consumption of alcohol.
However, while suing for the support and understanding of residents in the Board’s efforts at effectively discharging its duties, he cautioned the people against engaging in immoral acts and other societal vices.
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