Hisbah arrests six women suspected of commercial sex work 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 operation was carried out in the Abuja area of Gadaka by officials of the commission’s Fika Local Government Area command.

The commission’s Head of Administration in Fika LGA, Malam Musa Abari Talba, told newsmen that the operation was conducted over the weekend.

He said the exercise also covered locations suspected of selling and processing alcoholic drinks.

According to Talba, the operatives used the opportunity to sensitise residents and warn against activities they considered contrary to religious and societal norms.

He added that the officials preached to residents and urged them to comply with the law and avoid activities considered harmful to the moral values of the community.

Talba said the operation was part of the commission’s efforts to promote peace, discipline and good moral conduct across the state.