Why we seized two vehicles with 5,760 cartons of beer in Kano — Hisbah spokesperson

The Kano State Hisbah Board seized two vehicles loaded with 5,760 cartons of assorted beer on Kano/Madobi road on Wednesday.

The Public Relations Officer of the board, Lawan Ibrahim-Fagge,  quoting the Commander­­-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, as saying that the perpetrators were apprehended by Hisbah officials around 4:00 am. on Wednesday.

According to him, “Hisbah board has prohibited the sale of beer in the state to avoid being intoxicated”.

Ibn-Sina added that the board would continue to sustain the fight against drugs and other intoxicating substances among youths in the state.

He commended the efforts of Hisbah corps, volunteers and stakeholders, for their commitment, adding that the unwholesome practice had been a source of concern to the society.