The Jigawa state Hisbah Board, said the command has arrested 61 persons comprises 44 women in Taura Local Government Area of the state for immoral acts.
This was disclosed by the Commander of Hisbah board in the state Malam Ibrahim Dahiru Garki, who made this known to our reporter in Dutse the Jigawa state capital.
He said the suspects were arrested on Monday in the popular ‘Gujungu’ town by operatives of the command in collaboration with the police.
”The Hisbah said the 44 women are suspected to be a commercial sex workers while. The 17 men were apprehended when the operatives raided the area at about 6 a.m..
”The suspects were already been charged before a Magistrates’ Court in Ringim,” he said.
Mr Dahiru enjoined residents of the state particularly the youth, to desist from engaging in social vices and immoral acts capable of destroying their future and promoting social decadence.
He further commended residents of the state for their support and cooperation to the board to enable it carry out its duties effectively.
According to him, the Hisbah will continue to fight against immoral acts in all parts of the state.
