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.

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Kano Hisbah Board Arrests 10 For Breaking Ramadan Fast, Selling Food, And Loitering

The Kano State Hisbah Board has detained at least ten people for allegedly breaking the Ramadan fast, selling food during fasting hours, and loitering in various parts of Kano metropolis. The arrests came after an early morning operation on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. According to a statement by the Board’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Auwalu Ado Sheshe, the raid was led by the Officer-in-Charge of Operations, Malam Hafizu Garba Adakawa. Eight youths were caught at different locations, including Kantin Kwari, Grand Central Hotel Street, Railway area, Unguwar Danmaliki, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, and Obasanjo Road, for allegedly not observing the fast. In addition, a food vendor, Murna Audu, and a sugarcane seller, Abubakar Tukur, were apprehended at Yan Rake, Kofar Kansakali, for selling food during fasting hours. Two young women, aged 16 and 20, were also arrested along Nassarawa Hospital Road for loitering. The suspects reportedly expressed regret, asking for forgiveness and vowing not to repeat their actions. The Hisbah Board warned residents to avoid immoral behaviour, particularly around motor parks, and said enforcement operations would extend to such areas. The Board also urged ward heads and the public to report any immoral activities in their communities, reaffirming its commitment to upholding moral conduct across Kano State throughout Ramadan.

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Yobe Hisbah Commission Bans Physical Interaction, Private Chats Between Men and Women in Public

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has rolled out new restrictions limiting interactions between men and women in public spaces, including private conversations in vehicles, as part of efforts to enforce Sharia principles. In a notice dated December 31, 2025, the Commission warned against what it described as reckless behavior during weddings, Sallah celebrations, and other social events. The rules prohibit men and women from sitting together in cars or on motorcycles, engaging in any form of physical contact, or holding private conversations disguised as casual chats. The directive, issued by State Commander Dr. Muhammad Yawudi Kale and approved by Chairman Dr. Yahuza Hamza Abubakar, aims to promote moral discipline and protect children’s upbringing. Parents, guardians, and community leaders have been called upon to support the enforcement of the measures, which are part of the Commission’s broader strategy to regulate public conduct and maintain Islamic values, especially during festive periods.

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Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Alleged Same-Sex Marriage In Hotoro

Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 Over Alleged Same-Sex Marriage In Hotoro

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested at least 25 people for allegedly organising a same-sex marriage in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. Deputy Commander Mujahedeen Aminudeen confirmed the arrests in a statement, saying the suspects — 18 men and seven women — were apprehended at the Fatima Event Centre along Hotoro Bypass on Saturday. “Today, Saturday, 25th October 2025, we received a report that some people were allegedly organising a same-sex marriage. Our personnel immediately raided the Fatima Event Centre, the venue of the illegal event, and arrested 25 persons, including 18 males and seven females,” Aminudeen said. He added that the suspects, including the groom, who came from Sheka, Yar Gaya, Kofar Nasarawa, and other areas, were taken into custody at the event centre. The Deputy Commander warned that the board would continue to take action against activities that could tarnish the image and reputation of Kano State.

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Kano Hisbah Cancels TikTokers’ Wedding After Discovering Marriage Was To Avoid Prosecution

The Kano Hisbah Board has called off the proposed wedding between TikTok influencers Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda. A magistrate court had earlier ordered the board to oversee the marriage within 60 days, warning that failure to comply would amount to contempt. The directive came after the Kano State Censorship Board arrested the pair over videos deemed “immoral and demeaning” that went viral online. The clips, which showed a shirtless Wushirya showing affection toward Yar Guda, were found to violate state laws against sexually suggestive and obscene content. Abba Sufi, Hisbah’s director-general, said the board discovered that Wushirya had agreed to the marriage solely to avoid prosecution, not out of genuine affection. Following this revelation, the wedding was canceled, and the case was referred back to the magistrate for further action. “Mai Wushirya admitted he misled the court, claiming he and Yar Guda were in love to evade legal charges,” Sufi said. “As a result, the wedding has been canceled, and the matter returned to the judge for appropriate measures.” The court’s initial order compelling the TikTokers to marry drew widespread criticism, with many arguing it violated personal freedom. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned the directive as “unconstitutional,” stressing that marriage is a voluntary union that cannot be enforced by the state.

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