The Bauchi State Police Command said it has arrested four men in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, adultery and inciting public disturbance.

It was gathered that the suspects were brought to the Azare Division by the Zonal Commander of Hisbah, Katagum Zone, Mallam Rilwan Khairan. They are Bashir Adamu of Comprehensive Area; Auwalu Mohammed of Gadum Area; Mohammed Mohammed of Sabuwar NEPA Area; and Salisu Mohammed of the same locality.

The men were alleged to have entered into an agreement among themselves to exchange their wives for sexual intercourse, which authorities said the act could lead to public disorder.

The Zonal Commander of Hisbah, Khairan, confirmed the arrests, saying the suspects were linked to a group identified as the Wuddadu group.

According to him, the suspects allegedly exchanged their wives among themselves under the guise of temporary marriages, an act he said violated Islamic teachings and societal values.

Khairan explained that the arrests followed complaints from residents and information provided by insiders within the group. He said the Hisbah enforcement unit, popularly known as “Operation Ko Ba Kobo,” raided the group’s hideout in Azare and apprehended the suspects.