RismadarVoice Reporters, July 4, 2026
Operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Board have arrested 25 young people during a raid on a hotel in Argungu over alleged involvement in immoral activities.
The Director of Shariah at the Hisbah Board, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi.
According to Kamba, the operation was carried out on July 3 as part of the board’s ongoing campaign against social vices across the state.
He disclosed that 25 suspects, comprising 12 males and 13 females, were apprehended during the raid.
“The Kebbi Hisbah Board carried out a raid at a hotel in Argungu and successfully arrested 25 suspects allegedly involved in immoral activities,” he said.
Kamba explained that the enforcement exercise aligns with the board’s mandate to promote moral values, preserve public decency, and maintain peace in the state.
He added that investigations are ongoing and assured that anyone found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Hisbah Board reiterated its commitment to enforcing ethical standards and curbing activities considered contrary to the state’s moral and religious values.
