Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Same-Gender Marriage At Event Centre
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Kano state - At least 25 persons have been arrested for allegedly organising same sex marriage in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis.
The Deputy Commander of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Mujahedeen Aminudeen, stated that the suspects were arrested at the Fatima Event Centre, located along the Hotoro bypass in the Kano metropolis, on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Aminudeen said the suspects comprise 18 males and seven females,
As reported by The Punch, he confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement issued on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
“Today, Saturday, 25th October 2025, we got a report that some people are allegedly organising same sex marriage.
“Our personnel stormed the Fatima Event Centre, the venue of the illegal event, and we successfully arrested 25 persons, 18 males and seven females.”
The Deputy Commander stated that Hisbah officers arrested the groom, who hailed from Sheka, Yar Gaya, Kofar Nasarawa, and others at the event center.
He warned that Hisbah would not allow undesirable elements to tarnish the good image and reputation of Kano state.
“We are calling on members of the public to support the board by reporting immoral activities in the state.
“The board will continue to raid such places that promote immorality.”
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Source: Legit.ng
