Jigawa Hisbah confiscates 308 bottles of alcoholic drinks in raid at hotel (photos)

Jigawa State Hisbah has confiscated 308 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks in a raid on a hotel in Gumel Local Government Area of the State.

The State Hisbah commander, Malam Ibrahim Dahiri, who disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse on Saturday, May 15, said the raid was carried out on Friday morning.  

He said that the items were confiscated during an enforcement tour carried out by its operatives at one of the hotels in the area at about 10 a.m.

He stated that no arrest was made during the operation as the suspected owners and users ran away on sighting the operatives.

“Our operatives have raided a hotel in Gumel town on Gujungu road where we succeeded in confiscating 308 bottles of assorted beer. But we were not able to catch anyone as those present took to their heels after they sighted our men. I’m using this medium to remind people that consumption of beer remains prohibited in all parts of Jigawa and Hisbah will continue to enforce that,’’ Dahiru said.

The commander added that the confiscated drinks were handed over to the police in the area for further action.

According to Malam Dahiru, the command would continue to ensure that people stop engaging in immoral acts and other vices that were capable of destroying the society.