The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that it arrested a local government chairman and an associate in a hotel, describing the claim as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Board, Auwalu Ado Sheshe said the report was fabricated to tarnish the image of the agency, Islam, and the people of Kano State.
According to him, the incident in question involved a raid on Stephrica Guest Palace Ltd. in the Kureken Sani area of Kumbotso Local Government Area, following complaints from residents about alleged immoral activities at the facility.
Sheshe explained that the operation, led by Chief Superintendent of Hisbah, Hafizu Garba Adakawa, resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals, comprising 10 males and 11 females aged between 15 and 35.
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He added that the hotel manager, Chijioke Nweke, a staff member, and the owner, Asuzu Jeffrey, were also arrested during the raid.
The suspects were subsequently arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 5 in Gyadi-Gyadi.
The court, according to the statement, sentenced them to one year imprisonment or an option of a ₦100,000 fine, while ordering the closure of the hotel for operating without official approval.
In addition, 14 of the offenders were handed three-month prison sentences each or given the option of a ₦30,000 fine.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to addressing misconduct and enforcing moral standards in the state, while urging parents to properly guide and monitor their children
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