The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 17 young women over alleged immoral behaviour, including making dance videos on TikTok and reportedly engaging in activities considered unlawful under its regulations.
The women were picked up at different locations across Kano metropolis, including some hotels, where they were allegedly involved in immoral activities.
The board’s Deputy Commander-General, Malam Mujahideen Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests, explaining that they were part of ongoing operations to check activities that violate its rules and moral guidelines.
He also disclosed that some tricycle operators had been arrested for allegedly allowing female passengers to sit beside them in the driver’s section.
According to him, the suspects were apprehended in different parts of the state during routine surveillance and enforcement exercises.
Aminuddeen said the board’s initial assessment showed that some of the women lacked basic knowledge of Islamic teachings and practices.
He explained that arrangements were being made to educate them on basic religious duties, including ablution and prayers.
“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 Hisbah deputy commander-general added that the suspects would remain in the board’s custody for some time while receiving religious instruction.
He said the exercise was not only intended to address alleged misconduct but also to guide the suspects and encourage them to embrace acceptable moral values.
Aminuddeen further reaffirmed the board’s commitment to promoting moral discipline and tackling social vices in Kano State.
He urged parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities more closely, particularly their use of social media and conduct in public places.