Hisbah Arrests Six Women in Alleged Prostitution Crackdown in Yobe

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has arrested six women suspected of engaging in sex work during an operation in Gadaka, Fika Local Government Area of the state.

The arrests were made in the Abuja area of Gadaka town during a weekend operation conducted by operatives of the commission’s Fika LGA command.

The operation also targeted locations suspected of selling and processing alcoholic drinks, according to the commission.

The Head of Administration of the commission in Fika LGA, Malam Musa Abari Talba, confirmed the arrests, saying the operation was part of efforts to curb activities considered contrary to the religious and moral values of the community.

Talba said the operatives also carried out awareness campaigns, warning residents against activities they described as harmful to peace, discipline and moral conduct.

“The operation was carried out by our men at the weekend in the Abuja area of Gadaka. Six women suspected of engaging in sex work were arrested,” he said.

He added that the operatives visited locations suspected of selling and processing alcoholic drinks, where residents were cautioned against activities prohibited by law.

According to him, the commission also used the opportunity to educate residents and encourage them to obey the law and avoid practices considered detrimental to the community.

Talba stressed that the operation was not solely focused on arrests, noting that the commission’s broader objective was to promote peace, discipline and good moral conduct among residents.

He further disclosed that similar operations would continue across the local government as part of efforts to ensure compliance with the law and promote peaceful and orderly communities.

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