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648 suspected beggars have been arrested by Hisbah Board in Kano State for allegedly violating the street begging ban.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday, the board’s spokesperson, Lawan Ibrahim said that the beggars were nabbed starting from February 2020 to date.
Ibrahim said that the suspects were arrested at Murtala Mohammed way, Bata Area, Yahuza Suya junction, Nasarawa Hospital, and Railway station.
According to the spokesperson, 416 females and 232 males were arrested, adding that the board will continue to apprehend beggars who refuse to abide by the law.
He said, “We will make Kano streets beggar-free. Those arrested have been screened and first-time offenders will be handed over to their relatives.”
He also added that others who are not first-time offenders would be charged to court.
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