The Kano State Hisbah board has intercepted a vehicle conveying alcoholic drinks from Lagos to Kano as part of its enforcement of Islamic law in the state.
The operation was carried out following credible intelligence reports, according to the Deputy Commander-General of the corps, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, who disclosed the development on Tuesday.
He said operatives of the Fagge patrol command acted swiftly on the information, successfully stopping the vehicle and seizing the alcoholic beverages.
Dr. Mujahideen revealed that investigations showed the consignment was sent by a woman from Lagos to Kano, with about 13 packs of alcoholic drinks recovered during the operation
He added that the driver of the vehicle has been arrested to assist ongoing investigations, while efforts are underway to apprehend the woman who allegedly sent the alcohol.
The deputy commander-general urged members of the public to continue reporting activities that violate accepted social norms or the provisions of Islamic law, stressing that public cooperation remains critical to the effective operations of the Hisbah Corps.
