The Kano State Hisbah Board said it had arrested 31 young girls for alleged involvement in immoral acts.
Malam Sani Tanko, the Public Relations Officer of the board, told the
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Friday that the suspects were
apprehended in a hotel during a special operation at Sabon Gari area in
Kano metropolis.
“All the 31 arrested suspects were females and mostly teenagers. “Our
men were able to arrest these girls at Sabon Gari area in Kano at about
3 p.m. on Monday.
“We screened them and immediately released those who are first-time
offenders on bail while those who are habitual offenders were referred
to the legal department for further legal action,” he said. He added
that those whose parents refused to claim them would be taken to court
for proper prosecution.
“We always encourage good deeds and discourage bad ones, “ Tanko
said. He advised parents to ensure proper upbringing of their children
to enable them to become useful members of the society and contribute to
the development of the country .
