Kano repatriates beggars

Kano State government has repatriated 33 beggars to their states of origin.

Director-General of the State Hisbah Board Dr Abba Sufi told reporters in Kano yesterday that the beggars were arrested last week by the committee set up to enforce the law.

He said of the affected beggars, 10 were from Jigawa, 15 from Katsina and the remaining eight were from Kaduna.

‘’They are now on their way to their respective states and on arrival, they will be handed over to the respective secretaries to the state government (SSGs),’’ he said.

Sufi said seven persons, who are mentally unstable, have also been taken to Dorayi Psychiatric hospital for proper care and treatment.

‘’We also have seven person found to be suffering from mental problems and they have since been transferred to psychiatric hospital in Dorayi.

‘’They will be treated and taken care of until they recover,’’ he said.

Sufi disclosed that the board had secured the prosecution of one beggar, who refused to stop begging, at a Sharia court.

He said the adamant beggar was sentenced to three months imprisonment but with an option of N10, 000 fine.