
The Digest:
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five individuals, including a bride and groom, for conducting a marriage ceremony deemed illegal under Islamic law. According to Daily Post, the religious police force stated the union was invalid due to a lack of parental consent and a dowry of ₦10,000, which falls below the recognized minimum standard, highlighting the board's strict enforcement of marital protocols in the state.
Key Points:
- Kano Hisbah arrested a couple and three others for an "illegal" marriage ceremony.
- The union was voided due to a lack of parental consent and a low dowry of ₦10,000.
- The three other arrestees acted as witnesses and representatives for the ceremony.
- The board stated the marriage contravened both Islamic and legal procedures.
- Hisbah has launched a full investigation into the incident.
- The arrests occur as the state plans a mass wedding for 2,000 couples.
- Couples in the state-sponsored scheme must register and undergo medical screening.
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Daily Post
Tags: Kano Hisbah, Illegal Marriage,