The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men
suspected of engaging in homosexuality at Sheka Barde ??in Kumbotso Local
Government Area of the state.
The Commander
General of the Board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, who confirmed the arrest in a
statement issued in Kano on Monday, July 12, and signed by its spokesperson,
Malam Lawal Ibrahim, said the arrests were made following reports from
residents of the area.
"All the suspects confirmed to be above 20 years of
age were apprehended on July 11 during a special raid,” he said.
The commander-general expressed outrage over the alleged
actions of the youths.
He thanked members
of the community and security stakeholders for their cooperation and support in
cracking down on corruption in the state.
Ibn-Sina said the
suspects would be charged to court.
He urged youths to
shun unwholesome practices as they were leaders of tomorrow.
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