Kano Hisbah Seizes 8,600 Bottles Of Beer, Arrests 15 For Prostitution
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confiscated no fewer than 8,600 bottles of beer loaded in a van that came from Kaduna to the state.
The board’s officer in charge of intoxicants, Idris Ibrahim, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday,
Ibrahim said the alcoholic drinks were seized last Thursday at Kwanar Dangora village along Kano-Kaduna Expressway.
“We stopped the vehicle at Kwanar Dangora village and the driver attempted to escape but our operatives apprehended him.
“You know it is illegal to sell and drink beer in Kano State. So, we are going to take the driver to court after taking his statement,” Ibrahim said.
He added that the Hisbah team in charge of intoxicants at the board are waiting for further instructions from the Hisbah management.
