Jigawa Hisbah Arrests Eight Suspects Over Alleged Same-Sex Acts in KazaureThe Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has arrested eight people following a complaint by a 22-year-old man in Kazaure Local Government Area over alleged same-sex acts.According to a statement by the Corps’ Public R
The Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has arrested eight people following a complaint by a 22-year-old man in Kazaure Local Government Area over alleged same-sex acts.
According to a statement by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Dauda Muhammad Hadejia, the complainant, who lives in the Kanti area of Kazaure town, alleged that nine individuals had engaged in same-sex acts with him on different occasions.
The complainant reportedly said he later tested positive for HIV, which he linked to the alleged encounters. He subsequently approached the Hisbah Corps, seeking justice over the matter.
Following the complaint, Hisbah operatives launched an investigation and began searching for the nine individuals named in the report.
The Corps confirmed that eight suspects had been arrested, while efforts were continuing to locate the remaining individual.
According to the statement, the eight arrested suspects reportedly admitted during preliminary investigations to engaging in same-sex acts with the complainant. The Corps added that information and evidence gathered during the investigation would be presented before a court.
Speaking on the development, the Deputy Commander-General of the Jigawa State Hisbah Corps, Dr. Hussain Yusuf Baban, urged parents to pay greater attention to their children's upbringing and monitor the company they keep.
He also called on members of the public to remain conscious of their actions and uphold moral values.
Dr. Baban further commended the Jigawa State Government for its continued support and cooperation with the Hisbah Corps in carrying out its responsibilities.
The matter is expected to proceed through the appropriate legal process.