The Kano State Hisbah
Board on Saturday arrested 31 young girls within the Kano metropolis over their
alleged involvement in immoral acts.
Spokesman of the board,
Sani Tanko, disclosed to reporters in Kano that the suspects were apprehended
in a hotel during a special operation at the Sabon Gari area of the metropolis,
predominantly occupied by non-indigenes.
Tanko said shortly
after the arrest, the board’s officials screened the suspects and released
those identified to be first time offenders on bail, while others were referred
to the legal department for further action.
According to Tanko,
those whose parents refuse to claim them will be charged to court for proper
prosecution.
He advised parents to
ensure proper upbringing of their children to enable them become useful to the
society, as well as contribute positively to the development of the country.
-Punch
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