Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Alleged Same-Sex Marriage In Hotoro

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested at least 25 people for allegedly organising a same-sex marriage in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis.

Deputy Commander Mujahedeen Aminudeen confirmed the arrests in a statement, saying the suspects — 18 men and seven women — were apprehended at the Fatima Event Centre along Hotoro Bypass on Saturday.

“Today, Saturday, 25th October 2025, we received a report that some people were allegedly organising a same-sex marriage. Our personnel immediately raided the Fatima Event Centre, the venue of the illegal event, and arrested 25 persons, including 18 males and seven females,” Aminudeen said.

He added that the suspects, including the groom, who came from Sheka, Yar Gaya, Kofar Nasarawa, and other areas, were taken into custody at the event centre.

The Deputy Commander warned that the board would continue to take action against activities that could tarnish the image and reputation of Kano State.