Ramadan: Hisbah police arrest eleven persons for eating during the day

Following the start of the Ramadan Fasting, Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested eleven persons for failing to participate in the fast.

Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the Director-General of the Hisbah board, Dr. Aliyu Musa Kibiya, said the arrested persons, three males, and eight females were sighted eating in the daytime during the Ramadan, which proves that they were not observing the fast.

“We will investigate and if they have cogent reasons we will release them. Those found wanting will however be enlightened and even prosecuted if need be” Dr. Kibiya said

According to him, a woman should not be seen eating in public during fasting, “for whatever reason”.

He said the board will arrest anyone found to be eating during the day. “Fasting is compulsory for healthy, adult Muslims in the month of Ramadan except for the travellers, menstruating women or old people.” he added