By Uzair Adam Imam
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has shut down New Palace Hotel in Katsina metropolis for allegedly corrupting the morals of underage girls.
The hotel was found to have violated an agreement with hoteliers across the state by allowing underage girls to stay on the premises.
Despite previous warnings, the hotel management failed to comply with the board’s regulations, leading to the hotel’s closure.
According to Dr. Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), the Hisbah Commander General, the hotel was found to have lodged two underage girls in the same room during a recent inspection, which contravenes the Hisbah laws.
This is the second time the hotel has committed this offense, despite previous warnings and a promise by the hotel’s management to stop such incidents.
The Hisbah Board had earlier reached an agreement with hotel managers across the state that no hotel would accommodate underage children.
The hotel’s failure to comply with this agreement led to its closure.
The Hisbah Commander General reiterated the board’s commitment to enforcing reforms and instilling discipline that aligns with the state’s religious and cultural values.
The closure of the hotel is part of the Hisbah Board’s efforts to enforce reforms and ensure that hotels in the state comply with moral standards.
The board has been working to prevent the exploitation of underage girls and promote a culture of decency and respect for human rights.