Kano Hisbah detains 17 girls, tricycle riders over alleged misconduct

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 17 younger girls over alleged immoral behaviour, together with making dance movies on TikTok and reportedly partaking in actions thought-about illegal beneath its laws.

The girls have been picked up at completely different places throughout Kano metropolis, together with some inns, the place they have been allegedly concerned in immoral actions.

The board’s Deputy Commander-General, Malam Mujahideen Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests, explaining that they have been a part of ongoing operations to verify actions that violate its guidelines and ethical tips.

He additionally disclosed that some tricycle operators had been arrested for allegedly permitting feminine passengers to sit down beside them within the driver’s part.

According to him, the suspects have been apprehended in several components of the state throughout routine surveillance and enforcement workouts.

Aminuddeen mentioned the board’s preliminary evaluation confirmed that a number of the girls lacked primary data of Islamic teachings and practices.

He defined that preparations have been being made to coach them on primary non secular duties, together with 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 mentioned.

The Hisbah deputy commander-general added that the suspects would stay within the board’s custody for a while whereas receiving non secular instruction.

He mentioned the train was not solely meant to handle alleged misconduct but in addition to information the suspects and encourage them to embrace acceptable ethical values.

Aminuddeen additional reaffirmed the board’s dedication to selling ethical self-discipline and tackling social vices in Kano State.

He urged mother and father and guardians to watch their youngsters’s actions extra carefully, significantly their use of social media and conduct in public locations.