Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of beer worth N200 million on Sunday.
The beers were confiscated in several operations within Kano metropolis.
Speaking during the destruction exercise held at Kalebawa village in Dawakin Tofa Local Government area, Kano state Sunday, governor Abdullahi Ganduje said that consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants that could distort the mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam.
“Even in Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the State “Ganduje was quoted as saying in a statement by Hassan Musa-Fagge, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor.
Represented by his Deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, Mr Ganduje said that the Hisbah Board was established with the aim of preventing social vices in the state and its environs.
He explained that as part of his administration’s effort of enhancing the welfare of the Hisbah, before 2020 runs out, there would be a salary increase and new uniform for personnel of the board.
“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 ” he said.
In his remarks, the Commander General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Ibn-Sina said that the beer confiscated is worth over N200 million.
He further said that the board got a court order to destroy the over 20 trucks of alcohol.
-Sina while expressing the appreciation of the support given to them by the state Government, assured that the Hisbah would not relent in its fight against immoral acts,that are destroying society.
