By Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto state government on Tuesday sealed two more hotels in the metropolis.
The state Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, took the decisive action against the two hotels for allegedly harbouring immoral activities such as prostitution, drug abuse and noise pollution, which has been disturbing the peace of the community.
The hotels are Smart Garden and Dinero Hotels all in Sokoto South Local Government Area of the state.
It could be recalled that some months ago, the state government closed down Iforma Hotel situated along Trade Fair complex over the killing of a lady in the hotel guest room.
The State House of Assembly ordered the closure of the hotels, and Governor Aliyu directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for immediate actions against the hotels.
The Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Jabir Sani Maihula, and the Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Haruna Abbas Bashir, led the team that shut down the hotels.
This move was praised by the community, who have been complaining about the hotels’ activities.
