Hisbah arrests eight over homosexuality in Jigawa

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No fewer than eight persons have been arrested over alleged homosexual acts in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State following a complaint lodged by a resident in the Kanti area of Kazaure town.

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Confirming the arrest in a statement made available to PUNCH correspondent on Saturday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Hisbah Board, Dauda Hadejia, said the Corps received a complaint from a 22-year-old man.

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According to Hadejia, the complainant alleged that nine individuals had engaged in homosexual acts with him on different occasions.

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The PRO said the complainant also claimed that he later contracted HIV, which he attributed to the alleged acts.

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Hadejia said the complainant therefore appealed to the Hisbah authorities to seek justice over what he described as deception and actions that negatively affected his life.

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He explained that following the complaint, Hisbah operatives launched an investigation and began searching for the nine individuals mentioned by the complainant.

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“Our men swung into action after receiving the complaint and so far eight suspects have been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspect,” Hadejia said.

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The PRO added that during preliminary investigations, the eight arrested suspects reportedly admitted to having engaged in the act with the complainant.

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He noted that the Hisbah Corps had compiled relevant information and evidence for presentation before the court.

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Hadejia, in the statement, quoted the Deputy Commander-General of the Jigawa State Hisbah Board, Dr Hussain Baban, as advising parents to be more vigilant about their children’s upbringing.

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“Dr. Baban urged parents to pay greater attention to the upbringing of their children and monitor the people they associate with,” Hadejia said.

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He also said the DCG called on members of the public to fear God and remain mindful of the consequences of their actions.

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Accordingly, the PRO added that the investigation was still ongoing and the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

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According to Hadejia, the DCG expressed appreciation to the Jigawa State Government for its support and cooperation with the Hisbah Board in carrying out its responsibilities.SALIS

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