The Kano State Hisbah Board has foiled an alleged same-sex marriage ceremony in the city, arresting 25 persons in connection with the event.

According to the Hisbah, the arrests were made on Saturday night at an event centre located along Hotoro Bypass in Tarauni Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the incident, the Deputy Commander General (Special Operations) of the Board, Sheikh Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, said the operation followed an intelligence tip-off from a concerned resident.

He explained that the intelligence report indicated that one Abubakar Idris was allegedly planning to marry another young man, adding that acting on the information, Hisbah operatives stormed the venue and found a party in progress under dim lighting conditions.

“Upon arrival, our personnel discovered a gathering of young men and women who appeared to be conducting a marriage ceremony,” Dr. Mujahid said.

He further disclosed that 25 individuals were arrested during the operation; 18 crossdressers, identified as ’yan daudu, and seven women from different areas, including Sheka, Yar Gaya, and Kofar Nasarawa.

Dr. Mujahid added that all suspects had been taken to Hisbah custody and would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.

He appealed to parents and guardians to instill sound moral values in their children and urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities to Hisbah or other relevant authorities.

The Deputy Commander reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting a morally upright society and upholding Kano State’s reputation as a community guided by discipline and Islamic principles. (Weekend Trust, excluding headline)