Kebbi Hisbah arrests married woman, five others in hotel raid
May 15, 2026 10:06 am
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Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board have arrested a married woman and five other persons during a raid on a hotel in Kebbi State over alleged immoral conduct.
The six suspects, comprising three men and three women, were arrested during an operation carried out on May 14, at a hotel located behind the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.
The Director of Shariah at the board, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to journalists on Friday.
According to him, the operation followed intelligence reports received from members of the public.
“Following reports from members of the public, Hisbah officials stormed the location and arrested the individuals involved.
“Investigations are ongoing, and necessary action will be taken in accordance with the law and the board’s regulations,” the director stated.
Kamba added that preliminary investigations revealed that one of the women arrested was married.
“This underscores the need for stronger moral upbringing and fear of God in the society,” he advised.
He urged parents to closely monitor their children’s movements and activities to prevent them from engaging in behaviours that undermine societal values and dignity.
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