However, the accused individuals denied the allegation, stating that the event was a birthday celebration and not a wedding ceremony as claimed.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two young men for allegedly attempting to arrange a same-sex marriage in the state.
Hisbah Commandant, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
According to Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, the suspects named Khalifa and Abubakar were captured in a video trying to kiss each other during a party, suspected to be their engagement ceremony.
However, the accused individuals denied the allegation, stating that the event was a birthday celebration and not a wedding ceremony as claimed.
Khalifa, one of the suspects, explained that he arranged the party for his birthday, and his friend, Abubakar, “playfully fed him a piece of cake.”
Sheikh Daurawa confirmed that both suspects are currently in custody, and an investigation is ongoing.
