The Kano State Hisbah Board has broken up an alleged same-sex marriage ceremony in Kano and arrested 25 persons suspected to be involved in the event.
According to the Board, the operation took place on Saturday night at an event centre located along Hotoro Bypass in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state. The raid followed an intelligence tip-off from a concerned resident who alerted the authorities about the planned ceremony.
Confirming the incident, the Deputy Commander General (Special Operations) of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, said the report indicated that one Abubakar Idris was allegedly planning to marry another young man. Acting on the intelligence, Hisbah operatives swiftly stormed the venue and found a party in progress under dim lighting conditions.
“Upon arrival, our personnel discovered a gathering of young men and women who appeared to be conducting a marriage ceremony,” Dr. Mujahid said.
He disclosed that 25 individuals were arrested during the operation — 18 men, identified as ’yan daudu, and seven women from different areas including Sheka, Yar Gaya, and Kofar Nasarawa.
Dr. Mujahid added that the suspects are currently in Hisbah custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
He appealed to parents and guardians to instill moral discipline in their children and urged members of the public to report any suspicious or immoral activities to Hisbah or other relevant authorities.
The Deputy Commander reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to promoting a morally upright society and safeguarding Kano’s reputation as a community rooted in discipline and Islamic values.
