The Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of bear, which worth over ₦200 million. Beer had earlier been confiscated within the Kano state metropolis.
Speaking during the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government in the state, Governor Abdullah Ganduje said the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicants liable for the distortion of mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam.
In a statement issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Hassan Musa Fagge, the governor said, “In Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the state.”
Being represented by his deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, Ganduje said that the Hisbah board was established with the aim of preventing evil social acts in the society.
He explained that it was part of the administration efforts to enhance the welfare of the Hisbah, before the end of the year 2020. Adding that there would be salary increase and new uniform for the regional security outfit created by Northern part of Nigeria.
He said, “My administration is proud of the way you discharged your duties. Therefore, I wish to urge all stakeholders to continue give you all the support you need to succeed.”
