By our reporter| Kano State Hisbah Board on Sunday destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of beer, worth over N200 million, confiscated within Kano metropolis.
The sale and consumption of alcohol is banned in Kano as the state operates Sharia Law.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who was represented by his Deputy Nasiru Gawuna during the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government, said consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants that can distort mental capability and was forbidden in Islam.
The deputy governor at the event revealed that the state government plans to enhance the welfare of Hisbah officers before the year 2020 runs out by increasing their and making new uniform for them.
“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.
The Commander General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Muhammad Ibn Sina, in his remark earlier, said that the board got a court order to destroy over 20 trucks of alcohol.
Ibn 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.
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