The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended a man and his partner for holding their wedding at Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano.
Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, the Deputy Commander of Operations, confirmed the arrests on Thursday, revealing that Hisbah officers raided the restaurant on Wednesday night after being alerted about the event.
The marriage, which was orchestrated by the groom’s friends without the consent of either family, has been deemed a violation of Islamic law by Hisbah.
The Deputy Commander emphasized that such actions would not be tolerated in the state.
He also mentioned that Hisbah officers are actively searching for the guests who fled the scene upon their arrival.
According to Hisbah, the couple did not adhere to the required marriage protocols, rendering their union invalid under Shari’a law.
The board has pledged to take appropriate action against all parties involved in the unauthorized wedding.