Jigawa Hisbah Arrests 8 Over Alleged Homosexual Acts
The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has arrested eight people over alleged involvement in same-sex acts following a complaint lodged by a 22-year-old man in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued by the Hisbah Public Relations Officer, Dauda Muhammad Hadejia, the complainant, who is a resident of the Kanti area […]
The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has arrested eight individuals in connection with alleged same-sex acts, following a complaint from a 22-year-old man in Kazaure Local Government Area. According to the Hisbah Public Relations Officer, Dauda Muhammad Hadejia, the complainant alleged that nine individuals engaged in same-sex acts with him over time.
The individual later tested positive for HIV, attributing it to the alleged acts. The Hisbah launched an investigation after the complaint, leading to the arrest of eight suspects, while efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining suspect. The eight arrested individuals reportedly admitted to engaging in same-sex acts with the complainant during preliminary investigations.
The Hisbah Corps will present the gathered evidence to a court. Deputy Commander-General, Dr Hussain Yusuf Baban, urged parents to monitor their children's associations and emphasized the importance of fearing God and considering the consequences of actions. The Jigawa State Government is commended for its continued support and cooperation with the Hisbah Corps.
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