The suspect, recognized as Sunusi Sabi’u Zakariyya, operates an Islamic drugs store in Kano. The girl, recognized as Zainab, reportedly left Birnin Kebbi after studying that her father meant to drive her into marriage.
Hisbah Commander for Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Malam Hamidan Tanko Alasaka, disclosed the arrest whereas explaining the board’s findings into the incident.
During questioning, Zainab instructed investigators that she met Sunusi by way of a phone dialog after leaving Kebbi State.
The suspect, who’s already married, reportedly stated he contacted some individuals by way of a pal, who organized for them to function guardians through the marriage ceremony.
He stated the marriage was performed with a dowry of N70,000.
Residents reportedly alerted the Hisbah Board after the marriage was allegedly performed inside a store.
Alasaka stated the board had arrested these concerned and was investigating the matter. He added that the suspects could be transferred to the board’s headquarters for additional motion.
