About 1,975 bottles of beer estimated at N200 million were on Sunday confiscated and destroyed by the Kano State Hisbah Board.

Thelagostimes gathered that the incident took place in the metropolis of the state, following a court order.

Speaking during the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, said the consumption of alcohol and all other intoxicants that can distort the mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam.

“Even in Kano we have banned the consumption of beer in all parts of the state,” he said.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hassan Musa Fagge quoted Ganduje saying that the Hisbah Board was established with the aim of preventing evil social acts in the society.

He explained that as part of his administration’s effort of enhancing the welfare of the Hisbah, before this year 2020 runs out, there would be a salary increase and new uniform for the security unit.

“My administration is proud of the way you discharge your duties..therefore I wish to urge all stakeholders to continue give you all the support you need to succeed,” the Governor said.