Hisbah Raids in Birnin Kebbi: Nine Arrested for Immorality, 23 Foreign Nationals Detained

Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board carried out raids on May 20 in Filin Idi and Gesse Phase 2 areas of Birnin Kebbi. A young man and woman were arrested for alleged immoral acts contrary to Islamic teachings and societal values. In a separate operation at a residence in Gesse Phase 2, seven women and two men were found and taken into custody for suspected drug abuse and other alleged offenses. Some suspects reportedly escaped by jumping over the fence. Meanwhile, Nigeria Immigration Service officers on routine patrols detained 23 non-Nigerians roaming under suspicious circumstances. They were handed over to the Hisbah Board for further investigation and necessary action. The board is currently probing all the cases.

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