By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man and his girlfriend for allegedly solemnising their marriage at Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano.
The board’s Deputy Commander General of Operations, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, confirmed the arrests to Daily Reality Online on Thursday, explaining that the Hisbah personnel raided the restaurant on Wednesday night following a tip-off.
Abubakar described the incident as “unfortunate” and noted that the marriage ceremony was conducted without the consent of the couple’s parents and with no formal legal or religious procedure.
According to him, the ceremony was orchestrated by the groom’s friends.
“We are not going to allow any violation of the Shari’a in this state,” Abubakar stated, adding that the board is actively pursuing the other individuals involved, as several guests fled the scene before Hisbah personnel arrived.
The deputy commander also noted that the couple’s actions breached several essential marriage conditions, violating the principles of Shari’a law.