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Kano Hisbah closes 30 betting shops in first-day raids

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Kano Hisbah began closing sports betting shops in Muslim areas of Kano, Nigeria, after community leaders and parents raised concerns about gambling addiction, deputy chief Mujahid Aminudeen said. Hisbah closed 30 shops in one suburb on the first day and warned owners they could face arrest; Aminudeen said the shops had permission to operate as video game centres, not betting venues.

Operators in targeted areas face closure and possible arrest if Hisbah considers their betting shops unauthorised.

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