Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of beer worth over N200 million seized within Kano metropolis.
The destruction exercise was carried out at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge.
He quoted Ganduje represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, as stating that consuming alcohol and all other intoxicants which can distort the mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam.
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He noted that the consumption of beer has been banned in all parts of the State.
The statement further quoted Ganduje as saying that the Hisbah Board was established with the aim of preventing evil social acts in the society.
He explained that as part of his administration’s effort of enhancing the welfare of the Hisbah, before this year 2020 runs out, there would be a salary increase and new uniform for the security unit.
“My administration is proud of the way you discharge your duties, therefore I wish to urge all stakeholders to continue give you all the support you need to succeed,” the Governor was further quoted as saying.
In his remarks, the Commander General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Muhammad Ibn Sina said that the seized beer is worth over N200 million.
He said that the board got a court order to destroy the over 20 trucks of alcohol.
