Kano Hisbah arrests man over ‘unauthorized marriage’ with runaway lady

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By Linda Ikeji
11 November 2026, 5:12 pm

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a young man identified as Sunusi Sabi’u Zakariyya, who operates an Islamic chemist over allegations of conducting an unauthorised marriage with a girl, Zainab, who reportedly fled Kebbi State to Kano.

The arrest was disclosed by the Hisbah Commander for Kano municipal Local Government Area, Malam Hamidan Tanko Alasaka, while giving an account of the board’s investigation into the incident.

Zainab advised investigators that she fled Birnin Kebbi as a result of her father was planning to pressure her into marriage.

She stated she met Sunusi via a phone dialog, whereas the suspect claimed that she had been staying at his elder sister’s home for 2 months with out her mother and father making efforts to hint.

Sunusi, who was already married, stated he contacted some folks via a buddy, who organized for them to behave as guardians earlier than the wedding was performed with a dowry of N70,000.

The Hisbah commander stated residents reported the alleged unlawful marriage, which was performed in a store.

He stated the board has arrested these concerned and is investigating the case earlier than transferring them to its headquarters for additional motion.