Kano Hisbah arrests man over unauthorised marriage

The suspect, recognized as Sunusi Sabi’u Zakariyya, operates an Islamic drugs store in Kano. The girl, recognized as Zainab, reportedly left Birnin Kebbi after studying that her father meant to drive her into marriage.

Hisbah Commander for Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Malam Hamidan Tanko Alasaka, disclosed the arrest whereas explaining the board’s findings into the incident.

During questioning, Zainab instructed investigators that she met Sunusi by means of a phone dialog after leaving Kebbi State.

The suspect, who’s already married, reportedly mentioned he contacted some folks by means of a good friend, who organized for them to function guardians in the course of the bridal ceremony.

He mentioned the wedding was carried out with a dowry of N70,000.

Residents reportedly alerted the Hisbah Board after the wedding was allegedly carried out inside a store.

Alasaka mentioned the board had arrested these concerned and was investigating the matter. He added that the suspects could be transferred to the board’s headquarters for additional motion.