In Jigawa, Hisbah damages 588 bottles of beer

Hisbah, the law enforcement body for Sharia law in Jigawa, says it has destroyed no fewer than 588 seized beer bottles in the state’s Ringim Local Government Area.

State Commandant of Hisbah, Ibrahim Dahiru, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Sunday that the action took place on August 20.

Dahiru said the beer was confiscated in Tudun Babaye Village, Ringim LGA, during a raid in Gujungu, Kijawal and Wadugur villages in Ringim and Taura local government areas.

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The Hisbah Commandant also said consumption of beer was prohibited in all parts of the state, including villages.

The commandant assured that Hisbah would not relent in its fight against immoral acts, including consumption of alcohol in the state.

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As gathered by Daily Times, Dahiru further advised residents to desist from engaging in vices capable of destroying the society.

(NAN)

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