The officials of the Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State has banned the sales and consumption of alcohol in the Local government.
The officials has also ordered the closure of all houses known to the be selling the alcohol.
This is contained in an official letter sent to the Divisional Police Officer in Malumfashi by the Head of Local Government Administration dated Thursday 20th February 2020 and seen by Katsina Post.
The letter reads in part: “I have been directed to write and inform you that the local government has directed the closure of all houses selling alcohol.
” This is in consonance with section 150 of Katsina State Shari’a Penal Code currently enforce in the state which prohibit the selling.
“Houses of Maria and Coach at Mararabar Kankara are to be closed with immediate effect, failure to comply can be prosecuted for deterrance.”
SOURCE :- Katsina Post
Thursday, 20 February 2020
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