The Director of Shariah of the Kebbi Hisbah Board Board, Sirajo Kamba, on Saturday, 3 July, 2026 confirmed that operatives of the board, under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested at least 25 youths in Argungu town for alleged involvement in immoral acts, reports thegazellenews.com.
Kamba confirmed the arrest through a statement made available to media houses on Saturday, 3 July, 2026 in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
“On July 3, the Kebbi Hisbah Board carried out a raid at a hotel in Argungu and successfully apprehended 25 suspects allegedly involved in immoral activities.
“Those arrested include 12 males and 13 females.
“The operation is part of the board’s ongoing efforts to combat social vices, promote moral values, and maintain peace and decency across Kebbi,” he said , just as he also added that the board would conduct a thorough investigation in accordance with the law, and anyone found culpable would face the appropriate legal process.
