CAN Backs the Destruction of Beers Worth
N200million in Kano
AREWA AGENDA – The Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed one million, nine hundred and seventy five thousand bottles of beer confiscated within Kano metropolis following a court order. The drinks which is over 20 trucks, estimated at over N200 million (about $523,000).
The development has attracted reactions from Nigerians on social media whereby different individuals shares their views on the destruction of the alcohol.
However, the Chairman Kano State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Adeolu Samuel Adeyemo, was reported to support the verdict, said the religious body was not in objection to the ruling because it is according to the position of Islam.
The CAN chairman made the statement when reacting to the verdict of the Sharia court which has generated heated discussion among Nigerians.
HIsbah is the religious police force responsible for the enforcement of Sharia laws in the historical northern Nigerian state.
Speaking on Sunday during the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government, Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said that consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants that can distort the mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam.
“In Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the state,” Ganduje reaffirmed.
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Represented by his Deputy Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, said that the Hisbah Board was established with the aim of preventing evil social acts in the society.
He explained that as part of his administration’s effort of enhancing the welfare of the Hisbah, there would be an allowance increase and new uniform for them before the end of the year.
“My administration is proud of the way you discharge your duties..therefore I wish to urge all stakeholders to continue to give you all the support you need to succeed,” he said.
In his remarks, the Commander General, Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Harun Muhammad Ibn Sina said that the beer confiscated is worth over N200 million.
Ibn Sina while expressing the appreciation of the support given to them by the State Government, assured that the Hisbah would not relent in its fight against immoral acts, that are destroying society.
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