Hisbah seizes 142 cartons of alcohol in Katsina

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has intercepted and confiscated approximately 142 cartons of alcoholic beverages that were destined for delivery to the Daura Local Government Area.

Dr. Aminu Usman, the Commander of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Saturday.

According to Usman, the alcohol was seized on Monday during a city-wide patrol “to eradicate immoral behaviours and indiscipline”.

The Hisbah commander explained that the operation led to the interception of the vehicle carrying the cartons of alcohol along the state’s ring road.

“This task was supervised by Malam Nafi’u Ma’azu-Akilu, who ensured the items were transported to the board’s headquarters for further investigation.

“In a related development, the board also arraigned two women, for the fourth time, on charges of loitering and immoral conduct.

“The women, Fatima Umar (Yargata) and Raliya Isah (Yar Ruma) are both approximately 24 years old,” the Hisbah commander disclosed.

Usman said that despite previous warnings and counselling, the girls failed to reform their behaviour, leading to their arraignment before a Sharia Court.

According to him, the girls pleaded guilty and were ordered to be remanded in the correctional facility until Thursday for further trial.

He appealed to parents, teachers, and community leaders to strengthen their commitment to instilling discipline and good character in the youth, shaping their minds and guiding them towards a virtuous path.

The commander also urged them to sustain their partnership with the Hisbah Board in promoting good morals and reviving values, essential for building a better society.

NAN