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Sharia imposed in Yobe

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    The northern state of Yobe on Sunday enacted a bill on Islamic law, becoming the ninth Sharia state in the country, news organisations reported.

    Making, selling and drinking alcohol, and gambling are now crimes in Yobe. Punishments include up to 80 strokes of the cane and a fine equivalent to about US $1,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment.

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