The Kano State government has stamped its feet on the ground over its ban on street begging, as an agency set up to enforce it, Hisbah Board arrested 32 beggars in Kano metropolis.
The Public Relations Officer of the board, Malam Lawan Ibrahim, said that the arrests were carried out around 2:30 am today, August 31 on Ajasa Road, Lodge Road, Kantin Kwari Market, and Sabon Gari. Those who were arrested are 16 adults and 16 male children.
Lawan Ibrahim said that the the board will continue to arrest beggars who refuse to abide by the law which bans street begging and will make sure Kano becomes totally free from begging in the nearest future.
“Those arrested will be screened and first time offenders among them will be granted bail and handed over to their relatives while others will be charged to court.”
Source: NAN.
