Kano Sharia Court sitting at Hisbah Board on Tuesday sentenced eight pimps to three months in prison and ten lashes each for their involvement in indecent dressing and public dancing.
The Sharia Court publicly administered the lashes as prescribed by Sharia at the Hisbah Board premises.
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The pimps, who had been engaged in a cart dance at a wedding ceremony, had also caused a stir by appearing in crossdressing outfits.
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The Presiding Judge, Mallam Sani Tamimu Hausawa found the culprits guilty on all charges after explaining the relevant laws.
The judgment included a three-month jail term, a fine of N10,000 each, and ten lashes for each offender.
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They admitted to their charges and expressed remorse, seeking forgiveness and promising not to repeat their actions.
The Acting Hisbah Commander in the State, Malam Mujahideen Abubakar, expressed gratitude to the Presiding judge and vowed to continue the fight against indecency and other social vices in Kano.
