The Yobe State Hisbah Commission, in a joint security operation, raided Walawa community in Garin-Alkali, Bursari Local Government Area, where several arrests and seizures were made.

The commission’s executive chairman, Dr Yahuza Hamza, disclosed this on Monday, noting that the operation was aimed at curbing immoral and anti-social activities deemed harmful to the moral fabric of society.

According to him, during the operation, “A large consignment of alcohol, equivalent to four truck vehicles fully loaded, was confiscated.

“Also, a total of 84 persons were arrested, comprising 50 women and 34 men engaged in prostitution,” he stated.

He added that the commission had sealed all the houses involved in the acts, and that all the suspects are in custody and will be duly charged in court in accordance with the laws of Yobe State.

“The Yobe State Hisbah Commission remains firmly committed to its objectives, which include promoting morality in line with Islamic teachings and cultural values, curbing social vices such as prostitution, gambling, alcoholism, and drug abuse, protecting the dignity of women and children, and ensuring the society remains guided by the principles of justice, decency and respect, among others,” he said.

Dr Hamza further urged the general public to remain vigilant, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies.