Kano Hisbah Detains Teenagers Planning Pimps’ Birthday Party During Eid

The Kano State Hisbah Board has detained two teenage boys, Umar Yahaya (19) and Musa Al-Hassan (18), for allegedly planning a birthday party for pimps during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano.

Deputy Command General of the Board, Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the teenagers had used social media to invite colleagues from across Nigeria to the event, scheduled immediately after Eid prayers.

“They claimed to be Yan Daudu (pimps) and organized a gathering involving dancing and immoral behavior,” Aminudeen said. “They were inviting people from different places to participate in acts that go against the teachings of Islam and undermine the spiritual benefits of Ramadan.”

The statement added that the teenagers had even referenced the Hisbah and its leadership in their invitations, showing blatant disrespect.

Aminudeen noted that the youths appeared inexperienced and lacked proper understanding of Islam and life. “They did not fully grasp the religion, proper conduct, or meaningful guidance,” he said.

The Board intends to keep the boys under supervision, providing religious education and mentorship to teach them prayer, good character, responsibility, and productive ways to spend their time. “Simply taking them to court or imprisoning them may not help,” Aminudeen added.

This approach reflects the Board’s focus on guiding youths toward responsible behavior rather than solely punishing them.