Kano Hisbah detains 17 women, tricycle riders over alleged misconduct
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 17 young women for allegedly engaging in immoral behavior, including creating dance videos on TikTok and participating in activities considered unlawful under board regulations.
The arrests took place at various locations throughout Kano metropolis, including several hotels, where the women were reportedly involved in activities deemed immoral.
Malam Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the board’s Deputy Commander-General, confirmed the arrests during an operation aimed at enforcing the board’s moral guidelines. He noted that some tricycle operators were also apprehended for allegedly allowing female passengers to sit next to them in the driver’s seat.
Aminuddeen stated that the women were taken into custody during routine surveillance and enforcement actions across the state. Initial assessments indicated that some of the women lacked fundamental knowledge of Islamic teachings and practices.
To address this, Aminuddeen explained that arrangements would be made to educate the women on basic religious duties, including ablution and prayer. “We discovered that some of them lack basic Islamic knowledge. We are making arrangements to teach them ablution, prayer, and other aspects of Islamic education,” he said.
The deputy commander-general added that the women would remain in the board’s custody for some time while receiving religious instruction. He emphasized that the operations were not solely focused on curbing alleged misconduct but also aimed at guiding the suspects toward embracing acceptable moral values.
Aminuddeen reaffirmed the board’s commitment to promoting moral discipline and combating social vices in Kano State. He urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s activities, particularly regarding social media use and behavior in public settings.
