Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board have apprehended a married woman and five other individuals during a raid on a hotel in Kebbi State over allegations of immoral conduct. The six suspects, comprising three men and three women, were arrested in an operation conducted on May 14, 2026, at a hotel situated behind the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.
Sirajo Kamba, the Director of Shariah at the board, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to journalists on Friday, May 15. According to him, the operation was prompted by intelligence reports received from members of the public. Following these reports, Hisbah officials stormed the location and detained the individuals involved.
“Investigations are ongoing, and necessary action will be taken in accordance with the law and the board’s regulations,” the director stated. Kamba added that preliminary investigations revealed that one of the women arrested was married. “This underscores the need for stronger moral upbringing and fear of God in the society,” he advised.
He urged parents to closely monitor their children’s movements and activities to prevent them from engaging in behaviors that undermine societal values and dignity.
