Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 19 youths for attending a same-sex marriage ceremony.
Hisbah is the agency enforcing Islamic religious morals in the state.
Spokesman of the group, Lawan Ibrahim said, on Tuesday, that the youths were gathered to witness the wedding of two suspected homosexuals, Abba and Mujahid.
He said the youths were arrested after the board got a hint about the same-sex marriage.
According to him, personnel arrived at the wedding venue before the commencement.
“Among those arrested were 15 females and four males,’’ Mr. Ibrahim stated.
He added, “Abba and Mujahid escaped immediately after Hisbah personnel arrived at the wedding venue, but the organiser, Salma Usman, 21, is in our custody.”
Mr. Ibrahim said the arrested youths would be handed over to the police.
According to him, some of the ladies claimed to be invited from other states.
“We shall intensify efforts to ensure that Abba and Mujahid are arrested,’’ he added
Mr. Ibrahim stressed that the board was determined to eradicate all vices in the state. (NAN)