Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Same-Gender Marriage in Kano, Nigeria
The Hisbah Board in Kano, Nigeria, arrested 25 suspects for allegedly arranging a same-gender marriage at an event center in Hotoro. Among those arrested were 18 males and 7 females.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently approved a bill to outlaw immoral practices in the state. This incident adds to the ongoing debate on social issues and LGBTQ rights in Nigeria.
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