We Are Winning Fight Against Drug Abuse, Other Vices, Says Kano Hisbah

The Kano State Hisbah Board has disclosed that has continued to win the fight against prostitution, drug abuse, and other societal vices, especially during the month of Ramadan.

The board's commander, Sheikh Dr. Harun Muhammad Sani Ibn Sina disclosed this during the inspection of two vehicles loaded with assorted beer and other intoxicants apprehended by the board on Friday.

He explained that the vehicles were taken into custody after a tip-off by good Samaritans on their way to Kano through Kwan Dangora and Gyadi Gyadi Zaria road in the middle of the night.

Sheikh Ibn Sina maintained that the intoxicants were carefully packaged to conceal.

He commended the head of the anti intoxicants unit and his team for their tireless efforts in mitigating the spread of beer and other harmful drugs in the state.

Speaking earlier, the head of anti intoxicants unit, Malam Jamilu Muhammad Yakasai said they had succeeded in arresting twelve drivers suspected of smuggling beer into Kano during the holy month of Ramadan.

He pointed out that over two hundred and fifty cartons of the beer are in their custody.

Malam Jamilu Muhammad Yakasai added that the unit would not relent in its efforts of ensuring that beer consumption becomes history.