Hisbah apprehends 25 people over same sex marriage in Kano

Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board have arrested no fewer than 25 persons for allegedly organising same sex marriage in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis.

Mujahedeen Aminudeen, Deputy Commander of the board, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Sunday.

According to him, the suspects, comprising 18 males and seven females, were apprehended at the Fatima Event Centre located along Hotoro bypass in Kano metropolis on Saturday.

“Today, Saturday, 25th October 2025, we got a report that some people are allegedly organising same sex marriage.

“Our personnel stormed the Fatima Event Centre, the venue of the illegal event, and we successfully arrested 25 persons, 18 males and seven females,” he said.

He explained that the suspects, including the groom, who hailed from Sheka, Yar Gaya, Kofar Nasarawa, and other places, were arrested at the event centre.

The Deputy Commander warned that the board would not fold its arms and allow undesirable elements to tarnish the good image and reputation of Kano state.

“We are calling on members of the public to support the board by reporting immoral activities in the state.

“The board will continue to raid such places that promote immorality,” Aminudeen added.