Prostitutes Gwaram

The chairman of Gwaram Local Government Area in Jigawa State, Nigeria, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to commercial sex workers operating within the council. Zaharadden Abubakar stated they must either vacate the area or be prepared for arranged marriages. This directive is part of intensified efforts to combat prostitution.

Legal Ban and Enforcement

The local government council passed a law explicitly banning prostitution and the operation or ownership of brothels across Gwaram. This legal framework supports the chairman’s ultimatum. Authorities have also targeted other social vices, with police units making arrests for offences like rape and sodomy, resulting in life imprisonment sentences in some cases.

Hisbah Operations

Enforcement actions are already underway. Hisbah, the religious police, has conducted operations, arresting individuals including prostitutes. The chairman emphasized that the law applies to all individuals offering sexual services, regardless of how they advertise. The policy aims to remove sex work from the area entirely.

State-wide Measures and Criticism

Similar anti-prostitution measures have been enacted in other local government areas within Jigawa State. The Gwaram chairman’s approach, particularly the “marry or leave” ultimatum, has drawn significant attention and debate nationally. Critics question its enforceability and impact on the individuals targeted.

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