The Jigawa State Hisbah Board has arrested eight people in Kazaure Local Government Area over alleged same-sex acts.
The board’s Public Relations Officer, Dauda Hadejia, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
According to Hadejia, the arrests followed a complaint lodged by a 22-year-old man, who alleged that nine individuals had engaged in same-sex acts with him on different occasions.
The complainant also claimed that he later contracted HIV, which he attributed to the alleged acts.
Hadejia said the complainant approached the Hisbah authorities seeking justice over what he described as deception and actions that had negatively affected his life.
Following the complaint, Hisbah operatives launched an investigation and began searching for the nine individuals named by the complainant.
“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.
He added that the eight arrested suspects reportedly admitted during preliminary investigations to having engaged in the alleged acts with the complainant.
Hadejia said the Hisbah Board had compiled relevant information and evidence for presentation before the court.
He quoted the Deputy Commander-General of the Jigawa State Hisbah Board, Dr Hussain Baban, as urging parents to pay greater attention to their children’s upbringing and monitor the people they associate with.
The DCG also called on members of the public to fear God and remain mindful of the consequences of their actions, according to Hadejia.
The investigation is ongoing, while the suspects are expected to be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
Hadejia added that the Hisbah Board appreciated the Jigawa State Government for its support and cooperation in carrying out its responsibilities.
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