September 09, (THEWILL) – Kano State Hisbah Board says it has intercepted two vehicles loaded with 5,760 cartons of assorted beer.
The Public Relations Officer of the Board, Lawan Ibrahim-Fagge, who disclosed this in a statement, said the vehicles were intercepted by its operatives along Kano/Madobi road at about 4:00 am. on Wednesday, September 8.
The Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, while inspecting the vehicles at the headquarters, said the board has prohibited sale of beer in the state as a measure to prevent residents from being intoxicated.
He said the board would continue to sustain the fight against drugs and other intoxicating substances among youths in the state.
Ibn-Sina, who commended the efforts of Hisbah corps, volunteers and stakeholders for their commitment, said the unwholesome practice among youths had been a source of concern to the society.
He said efforts at ridding the society of the menace of drugs and other intoxicants would be sustained.