The Hisbah Command in Jigawa State has intercepted a 25 litre jerry can of local beer, popularly known as Burukutu, in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state.
The Hisbah Commander in the state, Malam Ibrahim Dahiru, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse that the command also intercepted 364 bottles of assorted alcoholic drinks.
Dahiru said the items were intercepted in a Toyota Corona vehicle in the area.
He explained that the vehicle was intercepted at about 9am on March 17 after receiving intelligence report about its movement in the area.
He explained that the command recently destroyed 2,875 bottles of beer and four gallons of 25 litre burukutu seized during different raids carried out at beer parlours in the area.
The Commander said the items were destroyed after it secured an order from Court to do so.
Dahiru noted that the consumption of beer was prohibited in all parts of the state.
He, therefore, appealed to the public to support the command with vital information to enable it carry out its duty effectively.
He advised residents to desist from engaging in immoral acts capable of destroying the society.
NAN.
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