Shamsu Yakubu has been detained by the Kano State Hisbah Board for reportedly participating in an obscene conduct with a goat in a TikTok video that went viral.
According to reports on Thursday, Yakubu was arrested on Tuesday after being seen in a video asking someone to record him while reportedly licking a goat’s testicles.
The clip, which has circulated widely on social media, particularly on TikTok, aroused indignation among viewers.
In the video, the suspect apparently described his motivation, revealing that he committed the act to earn online popularity.
“I did it to trend on social media and become famous,” he said.
Outraged people, shocked by the distressing footage, allegedly threatened to assault Yakubu before a local community leader intervened and reported the incident to the Hisbah Board.
However, when questioned by Hisbah officials in Kano, Yakubu denied licking the animal.
“I swear to Allah, I did not lick the goat’s genitals. I only put my mouth around the area,” he said.
He added, “I have never done this kind of thing before. I am in my right senses. This is my first time, and I won’t repeat it.”
Addressing journalists, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminuddeen Abubakar, expressed dismay over the incident.
“Sadly, a Muslim man will use his mouth to lick the genitalia of a goat, without regard to religious teachings and moral values,” he said.
Sheikh Aminuddeen further berated the suspect’s apparent ignorance of Islamic teachings.
“He’s only concerned about seeking dirty fame on social media. This is why we have ordered a psychiatric and drug evaluation on him to know his true state of mind,” he explained.
The Hisbah official also disclosed that the goat would be taken for medical examination.
“Yes, we will take the goat to a veterinary clinic and test it for any disease it might have contracted from the suspect. And then we will test the suspect too before we prosecute him,” he added.
Sheikh Aminuddeen warned others who may attempt similar stunts for online clout.
He warned, “Anybody caught bathing in dirt or ash or charcoal under the guise of seeking popularity will be arrested and severely dealt with.”
