{
  "id": 10144458,
  "title": "Hisbah arrests eight over alleged sodomy in Jigawa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/hisbah-arrests-eight-over-alleged-sodomy-in-jigawa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/27/hisbah-arrests-eight-over-alleged-sodomy-in-jigawa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has apprehended eight men in connection with allegations of sodomy involving a 22-year-old resident of Kazaure Local Government Area. The Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Corps, Dr. Hussain Yusuf Baban, confirmed the incident, stating that it stemmed from a complaint lodged by the young man, who alleged that nine individuals had repeatedly engaged in sexual acts with him on multiple occasions. The complainant, who is a resident of the Kanti area in Kazaure town, also informed Hisbah authorities that he later tested positive for HIV, attributing it to the alleged encounters. Following the complaint, the Hisbah Corps initiated an investigation to locate the nine individuals named by the complainant. Eight suspects have since been arrested, while the search for the ninth suspect continues. Preliminary investigations revealed that the arrested suspects made statements admitting to engaging in sexual acts with the complainant. The Hisbah authorities have compiled relevant information and evidence and will present it before a court. Dr. Baban urged parents to pay closer attention to their children's upbringing and monitor the people they associate with. He also called on the public to fear God and be mindful of the consequences of their actions. The Jigawa State Government has expressed its support and cooperation with the Hisbah Corps in its responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has arrested eight men over allegations of engaging in same-sex sexual acts with a 22-year-old resident of Kazaure Local Government Area. The Deputy Commander-General of the Jigawa State Hisbah Corps, Dr Hussain Yusuf Baban, confirmed the incident. He said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by the young man, a […] Hisbah arrests eight over alleged sodomy in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jigawa State Hisbah arrests eight men over sodomy allegations",
    "22-year-old Kazaure resident accuses nine of repeated sexual acts",
    "HIV test attributed to alleged encounters, ninth suspect still at large"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrests mark a significant escalation of the Hisbah Corps' enforcement efforts in Jigawa State, highlighting the consequences for individuals accused of such acts and the authorities' responsiveness to related complaints.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}