Hisbah Arrests 15, Seizes 1,426 Bottles Of Alcohol In Jigawa Hotel Raid

Hisbah board in Jigawa has arrested 15 people for consuming alcoholic beverages while also seizing 1,426 bottles.

The Islamic security unit raided hotels, drinking joints and spots in two local government areas of the state.

Speaking on the development on Thursday, the Hisbah commander in the state, Ibrahim Dahiru, also disclosed that a 25-litre jerrican of local beer, popularly called “burukutu” was confiscated.

According to the commander, one of the arrested suspect is a woman.

He said, “The Hisbah raided three beer parlours in Gumel LGA namely Awala Hotel, located on Gujungu road; Sabuwar Sahara, located behind the LG Secretariat; and Gidan Mama Mai Burkutu.

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“In these raids, we were able to arrest 14 persons, including a woman who sells burukutu.

“In these raids also, we were able to seize 177 bottles of beer and 25 litres of burukutu,” he added.

Dahiru further stated that 1,249 bottles of assorted beer and 143 empty cartons were confiscated when the Hisbah raided a beer parlour in Takur Aduwa area of Dutse on March 4.

“On March 4, Hisbah personnel raided Bone beer parlour in Takur Aduwa in Dutse local government area.

“During this raid, we confiscated 1,249 bottles of beer, 143 empty cartons, a car with registration number MG 194 XA,” Dahiru noted, saying one person suspected to be the owner of the beer was also arrested.

The commander, who enjoined residents to be law abiding, said all the items and suspects were handed over to the police for further action.

The Hisbah commander further emphasised that consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited across the state.

He, however, commended residents for their support and cooperation with the board, assuring that the command would continue to fight against immoral acts and social vices in all parts of the state.