The Bauchi State Command of Hisba in Katagum Zone has arrested seven members of a group known as Wuddadu in Azare local government area over what it described as illegal wife-swapping of their wives among themselves.
During the act, the suspects allegedly shared and exchange their wives among themselves, taking turns to have sexual intercourse with them.
Zatagun Zonal Commander, Malam Ridwan Muhammad Khairan, who disclosed this while speaking with journalists said the suspects were apprehended following complaints from concerned residents and other members of the group.
The Hisba Commander stated that the practice has no basis in Islamic law, noting that those involved attempted to justify it based on a claim that one of their members had a dream.
The Hisba Command emphasised that such actions are unacceptable and warned against practices that contradict established religious and moral teachings of the society.
He said the arrest was carried out by the Command’s enforcement unit, ‘Operation Ko Ba Kobo,’ after credible reports about the bizarre practice.
According to him, the suspects admitted to organising and engaging in the strange arrangement without any religious backing.
Khairan explained that under Islamic law, marriage must be properly conducted and witnessed, stressing that the act committed by the suspects was tantamount to adultery.
He warned that the Command would not hesitate to take firm legal action against anyone found engaging in such practices anymore.
The Commander urged members of the Muslim community to seek proper religious knowledge and adhere strictly to the teachings of Islamic Sharia.
He also appreciated residents of Azare for their cooperation, particularly Katagum Emirate Council, members of Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’a Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) and other Islamic groups, the Guddiri Youths Forum, for their role in promoting moral values and peace.
One of the suspects reportedly told Hisba officials that his involvement was driven by repeated dreams he believed justified the practice. However, authorities dismissed the claim as baseless.
The Hisba Command reaffirmed its stance against unlawful and immoral marriage practices, emphasising that such acts are unacceptable under both religious and societal laws.
The suspects have expressed remorse and pledged to abandon the practice, while investigations continued with the possibility of further legal action to prevent a recurrence.
