Hisbah Raids Kano Hotel, Arrests 26 Over’ Immoral Activities’

The Kano State Hisbah Board has detained 26 individuals at the Grace Palace Hotel near Bukabu Barrack in Kano metropolis for allegedly participating in immoral activities.

The board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, verified the arrests during an interview with Punch on Monday, August 4, 2025.

He stated that the suspects, consisting of 14 females and 12 males, were apprehended on Saturday after numerous complaints from the public regarding their unlawful activities at the hotel.

“The 26 persons were arrested during an operation in Grace Palace Hotel near Bukabu Barrack in Kano metropolis,” he said.

“We want to seize this opportunity to appreciate the military authorities and their commander for the cooperation they gave us to conduct the operation successfully.”

Aminuddeen noted that during the raid, many suspects were found intoxicated, and several cartons of assorted wine were seized from them.

“We want to seize this opportunity to appeal to members of the public to continue to report to our office such immoral activities being carried out, be it in hotels or residential houses, for prompt action,” he said.

He further mentioned that the operation would be an ongoing effort aimed at apprehending offenders and purifying the state.

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