The Kano State Hisbah Board seized 8,600 bottles of beer loaded into a van that arrived from Kaduna.
Idris Ibrahim, the board’s official in charge of intoxicants, told reporters over the weekend that the alcoholic beverages were confiscated last Thursday in Kwanar Dangora village, near the Kano-Kaduna expressway.
According to him, the command’s officers tracked the truck from Kaduna until it entered Kano area.
“We stopped the vehicle at Kwanar Dangora village and the driver attempted to escape but our operatives apprehended him.
“You know it is illegal to sell and drink beer in Kano State. So, we are going to take the driver to court after taking his statement,” he said.
Ibrahim further said that the Hisbah team in charge of intoxicants at the board was waiting for further instructions from the Hisbah management.
It also arrested 15 young women for prostitution during operations in different parts of Kano City.
The arrest of the women, who were accused of engaging in prostitution, took place in Hotoro Tishama, Bakin River Verd Sabon Gari, Miyangu Road, Hadejia Road and old Zoo Road motor parks.
The board’s Deputy Commander-General, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who confirmed the arrest, said some of the suspected prostitutes had been arrested several times and charged to court, but still engaged in the illegal business.
“It is unfortunate that some of these women leave their states and countries and come to Kano where they engage in prostitution and other objectionable behaviour.
“They roam the streets of Kano and do all sorts of things. We are calling on members of the public to continue to report such activities so that we can sanitize the state,” he added.