Eric Patrick
Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board have arrested a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, for allegedly engaging in an indecent act involving a female goat.
A viral video on TikTok captured Shamsu, licking the genitalia of the animal.
The suspect, who is a resident of Dawakin Kudu local government area of Kano State, was apprehended after the video went viral on social media.
In the video, the suspect could be heard instructing another person in the background to film him in the act.
The footage has sparked widespread outrage among residents of the state and netizens on social media.
When questioned, he admitted to staging the scene in an attempt to “trend” and gain fame on social media platforms.
During interrogation by the Hisbah operatives, Shamsu denied having licked the goat’s genitals, asserting that he had only positioned his mouth near the animal’s private area.
He maintained that this was the first instance of such behavior and pledged not to engage in it again.
The suspect further denied being under the influence of drugs or any intoxicating substance at the time.
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The Hisbah Board has mandated thorough psychiatric and drug assessments to determine his mental and physical condition.
Reacting to the incident, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Mujahidden Aminuddeen Abubakar, condemned Shamsu’s action, describing it as disgraceful and profoundly disrespectful to Islamic principles and moral values.
Abubakar said, “It is tragic that a Muslim man would subject himself to such a disgraceful act, ignoring all religious and ethical values. This individual clearly lacks any proper understanding of Islam. His pursuit of cheap social media fame has led him into disgrace.”
The Hisbah Board has reiterated its dedication to preserving moral values and issued a warning against efforts to undermine the cultural and religious integrity of the state through indecent behaviors, particularly those aimed at garnering public attention.