Islamic Police confiscate trailer loaded with 8,400 bottles of beer, arrest driver in Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Command has confiscated 8,400 bottles of foreign expansive alcoholic drinks, smuggled into the state from Zaria, Kaduna State.
The State Commander General of the Hisbah, Muhammad Haroun Ibn Sina, said, Tuesday, that his men while on operations around Kura, Garun Mallam Local Government Areas of the state, intercepted the beer loaded in a trailer.
He said already, the fully-loaded trailer with the alcoholic drinks has been arrested alongside the driver and soon, they will be charged to court.
Haroun Ibn Sina added that they are going to court to obtain warrant that will allow them destroy the illegal drinks also hand over the driver to the Police for violating stipulated laws.
He insisted that all alcoholic drinks of whatever nature are been barred from entering Kano or selling and consumption of it and anybody found violating the rules will face the law.
(Daily Post)

More News

President Buhari to Embark on Eight-Day Visit to Saudi Arabia, Perform Umrah

On Tuesday morning, President Muhammadu Buhari will begin an eight-day state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to perform...

Senator-Elect Yar’Adua Commits to Delivering Change for Katsina Central District

Senator-elect Abdul’aziz Yar’Adua of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Katsina Central Senatorial District has vowed to deliver on his campaign promises to the...

Police Arrest Suspect in Brutal Killing of Pregnant Girlfriend in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested Philibus Ibrahim, who allegedly strangled his pregnant girlfriend, 22-year-old Theresa Yakubu, in Tudun Wada Local Government Area...

2023 Polls: Group warns Governor Matawalle over inciting comments, blaming Nigerian military

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), a Civil Society Organisation, has accused Governor Bello Matawalle of displaying undemocratic tendencies following his...