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Hisbah bans women from partaking in evening hawking in Katsina

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By Linda Ikeji

Hisbah bans girls from engaging in night hawking in Katsina

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned women from partaking in evening hawking throughout the state.

The Commandant General of the board, Saifullahi Musa, introduced on Tuesday, November 10, throughout a press briefing on the board’s headquarters, that each one hawking should cease by 10pm for ladies.

Musa mentioned the measure was supposed to guard women from abuse and different social dangers whereas making certain that public actions complied with Islamic teachings. 

He mentioned the board had obtained stories of women concerned in evening buying and selling being uncovered to abuse and different actions thought-about opposite to Islamic rules.

“Reports indicate that some of these girls engage in illicit activities, while others are r*ped, and some commit adult*ry. These practices are against the teachings of Islam, and we will not allow them to continue,” he acknowledged.

He disclosed that Hisbah personnel could be deployed to strategic areas, together with markets and motor parks, to make sure compliance with the directive. 

Musa additionally mentioned the board would start regulating conventional medication sellers to make sure that their actions aligned with Islamic values. 

He expressed concern over the usage of vulgar and offensive language by some sellers when promoting their merchandise, warning that the board would not tolerate such conduct.

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