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Kano's Islamic police arrest Nigerian Muslims for eating in public during Ramadan

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Islamic police in northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly.

They also arrested those seen selling food at the start of Ramadan , when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk .

The deputy commander of the Hisbah , Mujahid Aminudeen , said any disrespect for Ramadan would not be condoned.