Islamic police popularly known as Hisbah has destroyed 260 cartons of alcoholic drinks in the Misau Local Government Area of the state.
The Permanent
Commissioner in charge of Hisbah, Barrister Aminu Isah, who disclosed this in a
statement made available to journalists on Sunday, May 30, said the exercise
was conducted in the presence of security agencies and the Chairman of the
Bauchi State Shariah Commission.
According to
the commissioner, Hisbah acted based on Section 403 of the Bauchi State law
which empowers it to stop the sale and consumption of alcohol in the state.
"The
state Hisbah command would like to reitrate its commitment and determination in
ensuring that the provision of Sharia will continue to be fully implemented
across the state and without vindictiveness, witch hunt, fear or favour,"
the statement reads.
“While we
solicit for understanding and cooperation of all and sundry, the state Sharia
commission wishes to appreciate the people of the state for their understanding
and cooperation which serves as the catalyst for the successes recorded in
making Bauchi a crime free society."
See more
photos from the exercise carried out on Wednesday, May 26.
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