In a recent operation, the Sokoto State Hisbah Board intercepted and confiscated over 200 cartons of substances suspected to be alcoholic drinks at the Sokoto Central Motor Park. On Wednesday, the state Hisbah Commander, Usman Jatau, paraded the seized items before journalists at the Hisbah office in Sokoto.
Jatau stated that no one had come forward to claim the confiscated drinks, and the Hisbah Board would consult the State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General to determine the next course of action.
Outlining the rules and regulations guiding residents’ conduct in the state, Commander Jatau emphasized that these were not designed to target anyone or cause chaos but to serve as guiding principles for daily activities.
“Let me appeal to the people to fear Allah (SWT) in all our dealings and avoid all prohibited activities, such as mingling between males and females. Dress codes and social interactions must align with Islamic law. Taking advantage of any place or hideout for immoral acts is prohibited. Assaulting or cheating fellow Muslims, directly or indirectly, must also be shunned”
“All ceremonies, celebrations, and anniversaries must be conducted in accordance with Sharia teachings. Selling or distributing illicit substances or drugs at public gatherings or events is strictly forbidden.”
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board’s seizure of alcoholic drinks is part of its efforts to enforce Sharia law in the state. Similar operations have been carried out by Hisbah boards in other states, such as Kano and Jigawa.
