The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has shut down a suspected brothel and arrested 11 people, both men and women, in Sokoto metropolis.
The operation took place on Wednesday evening, in the Sokoto Cilma area of the state capital.
Officials said the raid was carried out under a special exercise tagged “Operation Tsaftace Birni Shehu,” which is aimed at clamping down on activities considered immoral and against religious and public order laws in the state.
According to the Hisbah Board, the operation followed intelligence reports received from members of the public about suspicious activities in the house.
The Acting Commander of the Sokoto State Hisbah Board, Imam Sirajo Abubakar, who also serves as Director of Da’awah and Aids, led the operation.
Officials confirmed that the suspects were arrested at the scene and the building was immediately sealed pending further investigation.
Speaking on the operation, Abubakar said the board remains committed to cleaning up the state from activities it considers harmful to society.
“We are determined to rid Sokoto metropolis of all forms of prostitution and immoral acts that corrupt our youths,” he said.
He warned that anyone involved in such activities would face prosecution, stressing that the board would continue enforcement operations across the state.
“The public should expect more of these operations because we will not allow indecency to take root in our communities,” he added.
