By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
Kano State Hisbah Board, a security outfit, on Sunday confiscated and destroyed 1,975 bottles of beer estimated at N200 million.
It was gathered that the destruction took place in the metropolis of the state, following a court order.
During the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, it was reported that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje said the consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants that can distort the mental capability of a person was forbidden in Islam.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, said “Even in Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the state.”
A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge, noted that the Hisbah Board was established to prevent evil social acts in the state.
On the security unit, the governor said, “My administration is proud of the way you discharge your duties. I urge all stakeholders to give you all the needed support to enable you succeed.”
Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Muhammad Ibn Sina, said that the seized brew was worth over N200 million, adding that the board got a court order to destroy the over 20 trucks of the alcoholic beverage.
