The Katsina State Hisbah Board has arrested a woman in Dutsinma Local Government Area for allegedly selling cannabis.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday, September 12, 2026, following intelligence received by operatives of the Dutsinma Hisbah Division.
The division’s Publicity Officer, C. I. H. Byareema, disclosed this in a statement, saying the operation was carried out under the direction of the Dutsinma Hisbah Commander, Malam Shafi’u Ibrahim. 
According to the statement, Hisbah operatives acted on information concerning the alleged sale of cannabis before apprehending the woman.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect allegedly told investigators that her husband’s younger brother supplied the cannabis to her for sale.
She reportedly claimed that she sold the substance to raise money to provide food for herself and her family.
The Hisbah authorities have not disclosed whether the alleged supplier has been arrested or whether additional suspects are being sought.
The case is expected to be subjected to further investigation to establish the source of the cannabis and determine the appropriate legal action against those involved.
