Hisbah arrests woman over alleged sale of cannabis in Katsina

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has arrested a woman in Dutsinma area for allegedly selling cannabis.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Publicity Officer of the Dutsinma Hisbah Division, C. I. H. Byareema.

According to the statement, the woman was arrested on Saturday, September 12, 2026, by Hisbah operatives working under the command of Dutsinma Hisbah Commander, Malam Shafi’u Ibrahim following intelligence gathered by officers.

During questioning, the woman allegedly said her husband’s younger brother supplied the cannabis, which she sold to make money for food.

The Hisbah Board said it was continuing with its investigation and would take appropriate action based on its findings.