Hisbah Board in Jigawa has seized 1,426 bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages in two local government areas of the state.
Ibrahim Dahiru, the Hisbah Commander revealed this in Dutse, the state capital on Thursday, he said the command also seized a 25-litre jerrican of local beer, popularly called “burukutu”.
The commander added that 15 suspects, including a woman, were arrested, according to him, 177 bottles of alcoholic beverages, 25 litres of burukutu and 14 suspects were arrested on April 3, in Gumel local government area.
He said, “The Hisbah raided three beer parlours in Gumel LGA namely Awala Hotel, located on Gujungu road; Sabuwar Sahara, located behind the LG Secretariat; and Gidan Mama Mai Burkutu.
In these raids, we were able to arrest 14 persons, including a woman who sells burukutu.
“In these raids also, we were able to seize 177 bottles of beer and 25 litres of burukutu,” he added.
Dahiru further stated that 1,249 bottles of assorted beer and 143 empty cartons were confiscated when the Hisbah raided a beer parlour in Takur Aduwa area of Dutse on March 4.
“On March 4, Hisbah personnel raided Bone beer parlour in Takur Aduwa in Dutse local government area.
“During this raid, we confiscated 1,249 bottles of beer, 143 empty cartons, a car with registration number MG 194 XA,” Dahiru noted, saying one person suspected to be the owner of the beer was also arrested.
The commander, urged residents to be law abiding, said all the items and suspects were handed over to the police for further investigations.
He further said that consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited across the state.
He, however, commended residents for their support and cooperation with the board, assuring that the command would continue to fight against immoral acts and social vices in all parts of the state.
